Police impose dispersal zone after youths throw eggs and masonry

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 19:32 · Archive

Police have imposed a dispersal zone in Bexley following anti-social behaviour by groups of youths.

Police have imposed a dispersal zone in the Oval area of Bexley following anti-social behaviour by groups of youths. The Section 35 order, authorised by Inspector Gareth Evans, covers all roads bounded by Blackfen Road, Days Lane, Oaklands Avenue, Collindale Avenue, Rowley Avenue and Harcourt Avenue in Blackfen.

Recent incidents have included masonry and eggs being thrown at vehicles and businesses, causing damage and disruption. One business was forced to close early as a result of the behaviour.

The dispersal zone is in effect from 3pm on 23 October until 3pm on 25 October. Inspector Evans said: 'This decision follows ongoing concerns regarding anti-social behaviour and low-level criminality involving groups of youths in the area.' The zone gives officers the power to direct individuals to leave the area to prevent further disorder.

How it is being reported

• Eggs and masonry hurled at cars by groups of youths before Bexley police crackdownA dispersal zone has been put in place in the Oval area of Bexley following reports of anti-social behaviour involving groups of youths.News Shopper · 23 Oct, 18:56
• Eggs and masonry hurled at cars by groups of youths before Bexley police crackdownA dispersal zone has been put in place in the Oval area of Bexley following reports of anti-social behaviour involving groups of youths.This Is Local London · 23 Oct, 18:56

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