Anti-social behaviour dispersal order in place

A two-day dispersal order is being enforced in a seaside town during a crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

Suffolk Police says the order will apply to Lowestoft town centre and the northern part of the Kirkley Ward until 09:00 GMT on Wednesday.

Officers will be able to move people on if they feel they are harassing, alarming or distressing members of the public or committing crime or disorder.

According to the force, the order has been put in place in response to the arrest of a young person and reports of a group causing anti-social behaviour.

"Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated in our communities," said Sgt Richard Bemment.

"Suffolk Constabulary are committed to making the county a safe place to live, work, visit and travel through."

The crackdown comes nearly three weeks after the police and East Suffolk Council vowed to deal with anti-social behaviour "quickly and effectively".

A public space protection order will see people caught wearing face coverings, urinating or riding e-scooters and bikes in an anti-social manner given £100 fixed penalty notices.

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