A dispersal order has been put in place across Gravesend to tackle anti-social behaviour over the weekend.
Enforcement started at midday on Thursday 29 June 2023 and will run until midday on Monday 3 July. It covers Milton Place, Ordnance Road, Canal Road and Canal Basin, which encompass Gravesend Promenade. The area within these roads will be subject to the order.
The dispersal order gives officers additional powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance and, if necessary, arrest those who return to the area once dispersed.
Riverside Festival
Inspector James Beautridge, from Gravesend’s Community Safety Unit, said: ‘With the Riverside Festival this weekend, we are committed to ensuring residents and visitors safely enjoy the event without being disturbed by a small minority of people committing anti-social behaviour or disorder.
‘Officers will be patrolling the area and anyone found causing a nuisance will be required to leave. Any that chose to return once dispersed can expect to be detained.’
Anybody who wishes to report instances of anti-social behaviour should report it online via the Kent Police website. If a crime is in progress, please don’t hesitate to call 999.
Kent Police is focusing on tackling violent crime as part of the force’s ongoing Safer Summer initiative.
Click here for more information about Safer Summer.