Police deploy dispersal powers in Bexley for Halloween weekend

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Oct, 13:01 · Archive

Police in Bexley have been granted enhanced powers for 48 hours over Halloween to tackle anticipated anti-social behaviour.

Police in Bexley will have enhanced powers this Halloween weekend under a 48-hour dispersal order to tackle anticipated anti-social behaviour. The order runs from 3pm on 30 October to 3pm on 1 November. Under the dispersal order, officers are authorised to remove a person from the designated zone for up to 48 hours to address behaviour that is causing harassment, alarm, distress, crime or disorder.

The decision to impose the dispersal order was taken following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour over recent weeks. The Metropolitan Police confirmed it anticipates an increase in anti-social behaviour levels this weekend associated with Halloween. A force spokesperson said: 'We recognise that the vast majority of people enjoy Halloween responsibly. These powers are intended to protect local communities, prevent further incidents of anti-social behaviour, and ensure that residents, businesses, and visitors can enjoy public spaces safely.'

How it is being reported

• Feared increase in ASB over Halloween weekend sees police powers increasedBexley will be under the impact of a dispersal order this Halloween to tackle associated anti-social behaviour.This Is Local London · 30 Oct, 12:13
• Feared increase in ASB over Halloween weekend sees police powers increasedBexley will be under the impact of a dispersal order this Halloween to tackle associated anti-social behaviour.News Shopper · 30 Oct, 12:13

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