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A 48-hour dispersal order has been put in place for Derby city centre following increased reports of anti-social behaviour.
The Section 34 notice will cover the area highlighted in red on the map and began at 1.40pm today (Friday 29 August) and will last until 1.40pm on Sunday 31 August.
The measure has been taken following an increase in calls about anti-social behaviour in the city centre.
It means officers have the power to ask a group of two or more people to leave the dispersal area if they are committing anti-social behaviour, or if we believe they may, or are likely to, cause a nuisance to someone else.
Anyone committing an offence who refuses to obey the order can be arrested and fined up to £2,500 and/or receive a three-month prison sentence.
Inspector Dan Gahagan said: “Careful consideration is always given before we decide to introduce dispersal orders and we only do this when it is absolutely necessary.
“The order will assist officers in dealing with those people who cause disruption to our daily life in Derby.”
Anyone with concerns about anti-social behaviour, or any other crime, can report this to us using one of the methods below:
• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call us on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/  | |
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