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Porth Officers Granted Extra Powers for Halloween Weekend
Officers in Porth have been granted additional powers to manage anti-social behaviour during the Halloween weekend. A dispersal order, established under Section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, is effective from today until Sunday, November 1.
This order allows officers to direct individuals or groups to leave the area for 48 hours if their actions have, or are likely to have, a negative impact on public order, causing harassment, alarm, or distress to the community.
Those under the age of 16 who are affected by this legislation will be taken home or to a place of safety.
Chief Inspector Tony Williams acknowledged community concerns regarding a recent increase in anti-social behaviour incidents. He urged parents and guardians to communicate with their young people about the importance of avoiding such behaviour. Proactive patrols will be in place throughout the Halloween weekend, with officers ready to take action against individuals whose behaviour negatively impacts residents.
The area covered by this dispersal order includes the local car park, as illustrated in the associated map.
