Dispersal order issued for Sutton Hill in Telford

Officers have issued a 48-hour dispersal order in response to an increase in anti-social behaviour in the Sutton Hill area of Telford.

The order came into effect at 7.10pm yesterday (Wednesday 26 August) AND will remain in place until 7pm tomorrow (Friday 28 August). The section 35 Dispersal Order notice under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime & Policing Act 2014 is for the Southgate area.

While the order is in place it provides extra powers to police officers to exclude individuals from the area who cause anti-social behaviour.

The dispersal powers can also be used to remove those committing crime and disorder not only when they have occurred or are occurring, but when they are deemed likely to occur and in any locality.

Sergeant Matt Corfield, from Telford Central Safer Neighbourhood Team, said: "We have seen an increase in reports of anti-social behaviour in the Sutton Hill area, and this kind of behaviour will not be tolerated. 

"The dispersal order gives officers additional powers to deal with those causing nuisance, disorder and distress within the community. We want residents to feel safe in their neighbourhoods, and we will continue to take robust action against anyone involved in anti-social behaviour. 

"I would encourage local people to report any incidents to us so that we can build an accurate picture of what is happening and take the appropriate action."

You can report anti-social behaviour to the police via our website: Report antisocial behaviour | West Mercia Police