Nuisance group moved on
Police in Gosport have used special powers to deal with an unauthorised encampment
It was set up on Nobes Avenue on Wednesday 7 June.
Under Section 61 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, police have the power to direct individuals to leave the land and remove any vehicles or property they have with them.
Failure to comply is a criminal offence.
These powers can be considered in the following circumstances:
• Communities are deprived of local amenities; or significant impact on the environment
• There is local disruption to the economy
• There is other significant disruption to the local community or environment
• There is a danger to life where there is a need to take preventative action.
Following a review of the circumstances surrounding the encampment at the Nobes Avenue site, police utilised their powers on Sunday evening (11 June).
The group have now left the site.