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A dispersal order will be in place in Sittingbourne over the weekend following concerns from residents and business owners about a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour.
Enforcement will began at 2pm on Friday 9 August and will run until 10pm on Sunday 11 August 2024 and willl cover the High Street, East Street, Roman Square, the Avenue of Remembrance, William Street, Grafton Road and The Butts. The section of the A2 that passes through the town will also be included, along with Milton Road and Fountain Street.
The order gives officers additional powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance and, if necessary, arrest those who subsequently return to the area.
Inspector Vanessa Foster of Kent Police said:
‘We are committed to ensuring residents and visitors feel safe when out and about and we will not tolerate intimidating or disorderly behaviour.
‘Officers will be patrolling the area and anyone found causing a nuisance will be required to leave. Any that choose 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.