Dispersal powers put in place following rise of antisocial behaviour have now ended
DISPERSAL powers in a Hampshire town, put in place following a rise in antisocial behaviour, have now ended.
Police had put the powers in place for Romsey town centre from midday Friday to 6am today.
The dispersal zone covered the town centre, down to Bypass Road and up to Sandy Lane.
The force said it gave officers the power to disperse people under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014; they were also able to seize any items used in the commission of anti-social behaviour.
Those under 16 will be taken be to their home address, and follow-up work will be done with parents.
Hampshire Constabulary has been contacted for more information.
More to follow.
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