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Last Updated: Saturday, 21 August, 2004, 09:03 GMT 10:03 UK
Police to expand Asbo crackdown
Police in Nottinghamshire say are planning to expand their use of new powers aimed at stopping stop anti-social behaviour.

Since March, police in Mansfield have used the new powers at Racecourse Park to control threatening behaviour by youths.

Nottinghamshire Police say they have already arrested 10 people.

They are now considering using the powers in Jackson Park where residents say underage drinking is a problem.

Police say they will monitor the park and roads around it.

Youths who ignore orders to disperse face fines of up to �5,000 or a six-month prison sentence.




SEE ALSO:
Boy detained for breach of Asbo
16 Jul 04  |  Derbyshire
Police target 'nuisance' youths
02 May 04  |  Nottinghamshire
Police to combat binge drinking
08 Jul 04  |  Nottinghamshire


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