West Midlands Police offer reassurance following anti-social behaviour in Walsall
Police have said that they are closely with their partners to tackle anti-social behaviour in Walsall.
West Midlands Police have said that they are working closely with their partners to tackle anti-social behaviour in the Bentley area of Walsall.
The force said they have continued to team up with Walsall Council, West Midlands Fire Service and housing providers, adding that they are aware of the impact on residents of the region.
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It follows reports that a group of youths have been setting fire to wheelie bins in the areas of Western Avenue and Farmbridge Close, Bentley.
In response to the repeated incident, the force implemented a section 35 dispersal order on Monday, with the extra policing powers allowing officers to disperse anyone engaging in anti-social behaviour and causing a public nuisance.
Inspector Pete Poolton, neighbourhood policing manager at Walsall, said: "We are working closely with our partners to tackle the issues of crime and anti-social behaviour in the Bentley area.
“We have had a dispersal order in place, which will give us extra powers, and we will have more officers in the area to offer reassurance. This kind of behaviour simply won’t be tolerated.
“We will also be working with local schools once these youths have been identified."
The force has also teamed up with Walsall Council and a number of housing providers around the area to help crack down on the anti-social behaviour.
Councillor Adam Hicken, portfolio holder for enforcement and safe communities at Walsall Council, said: "This behaviour is completely unacceptable and will not be tolerated in Walsall.
“We are working hand-in-hand with the police, fire service and housing providers to take firm action, support affected residents and prevent further incidents. I would encourage anyone with information to report it so we can take swift and appropriate action."
Anyone with concerns about anti-social behaviour is asked to contact West Midlands Police via their 101 number.
