Guisborough placed under 48-hour dispersal order before Bonfire Night

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 4 Nov, 20:28 · Archive

Police have imposed a 48-hour dispersal order in Guisborough following reports of antisocial behaviour and improper use of fireworks.

A dispersal order has been put in place in Guisborough following reports of antisocial behaviour. The order begins at 3pm on Wednesday, November 4, and will remain in force for 48 hours, the maximum length allowed under the regulations.

Police received reports of large groups causing a nuisance and the improper use of fireworks around Westgate Park and Woodhouse estates. Acting Sergeant Brad Passmore, from Guisborough and East Cleveland Neighbourhood Policing Team, said the order would help officers move on groups causing a nuisance. He added: 'Those who do return to cause further problems can then be arrested. We won't tolerate groups causing antisocial behaviour for our local communities.'

Officers will have the power to direct large groups to leave the area. Anyone who returns within the 48-hour period can be arrested. The order covers an area bounded by Hutton Lane, Rectory Lane, Bow Street, Redcar Road, Wilton Lane, the A171 and Middlesbrough Road.

Further dispersal orders can be put in place if necessary beyond the initial 48-hour period. The timing of the order, beginning the day before Bonfire Night, suggests police action ahead of the 5 November celebrations.

How it is being reported

• Guisborough slapped with dispersal order after fireworks let off 'improperly'A dispersal order has been put in place in a North Yorkshire town following reports of antisocial behaviour including the improper use of fireworks.Darlington & Stockton Times · 4 Nov, 14:27
• North East town slapped with dispersal order after fireworks let off 'improperly'A dispersal order has been put in place in a North Yorkshire town following reports of antisocial behaviour including the improper use of fireworks.The Northern Echo · 4 Nov, 13:37
• Bonfire Night dispersal order after 'improper use' of fireworks in GuisboroughThe dispersal order will begin at 3pm on November 4 and be in place for 48 hoursTeessideLive · 4 Nov, 13:32

In this story: Guisborough · Westgate Park · Woodhouse estates · Brad Passmore · Guisborough and East Cleveland Neighbourhood Policing Team

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