Further dispersal order authorised for Totton town centre

A further dispersal order is now in force for Totton town centre due to reports of antisocial behaviour and youths climbing on rooftops.

This will remain in place until 4.45pm on Saturday 4 January.

The area covered by the order includes Totton town centre, the precinct and the surrounding area, as shown in the attached map.

The order, under Section 34 of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act (2014), has been authorised to help officers deal with any incidents of antisocial behaviour in the area.

This gives officers the power to order a person to leave the areas concerned with no return within the specified time period.

It also gives officers the power to seize anything used in the commission of ASB.

Those who refuse to comply with the order are committing a criminal offence and are liable for arrest.

Individuals who are aged under 16 will be taken be to their home address, and follow-up work will be done with parents.

Anyone with any information about criminality in their local area should call 101, or report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, always calling 999 in an emergency.