Police crack down on town centre anti-social behaviour
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Extra powers, approved as of 6pm on Tuesday February 22, allow police to direct anyone in a public place within the designated area to leave and not return during the period in question.
Failing to comply with the direction is a criminal offence and liable to result in arrest.
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Hide AdThe powers are in force in Lord Street from the junction of Brown Street North down to Sprinning Jenny; Railway Road to the junction of Finlay Street and bordering Twist Lane back to Spinning Jenny Way.
Dispersal powers can be introduced under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.
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