Black Country town dispersal order after surge in anti-social behaviour
A dispersal order is a legal power given to the police to break up groups and force people to leave a specific public area.
Police have announced a dispersal order is in place in Brownhills town centre due to an increase in anti-social behaviour.
A dispersal order is a legal power given to the police to break up groups and force people to leave a specific public area.
The order starts today (November 3) at 4pm and covers the area shown on the map.
Police have put in place extra policing powers which will allow us to disperse anyone engaging in anti-social behaviour and causing a public nuisance. They have also increased the number of officers in the area.
Inspector Nazia Kauser, neighbourhood policing manager for Brownhills and Aldridge, said: “We’ve seen a rise in unacceptable crime and anti-social behaviour and this needs to stop.
“There has been thefts from shops, groups of young people intimidating and being aggressive to members of staff at local businesses and members of the community.
“Any criminal behaviour reported will be investigated and appropriate action taken.”
You can report anti-social behaviour by ringing 101. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 55111.
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