Police have been given extra powers in Barking this weekend to prevent incidents of anti-social behaviour.
Inspector Weeden has authorised a Section 35 dispersal order under which officers in the town can remove people from an area for up to 48 hours.
The order approval follows an increase in the number of reports of anti-social behaviour related incidents in recent days.
A significant area of the town has been outlined on a map encompassing Barking Park, Upney Lane and beyond.
Authorised for s35 dispersal order in area specified in response to increase incidents of ASB. Authority by Inspector Weeden commences 22.11.24 12:00 to 24.12.24 11.49 hrs increase patrols will be seen over weekend by policing teams @lbbdcouncil @DavidRhodes_MPS @essex_crime pic.twitter.com/tYgpCAoO0M
— Barking & Dagenham MPS (@MPSBarkDag) November 22, 2024
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The local policing team have taken to X to share details of the affected area.
Officers in Barking will be able to enforce the order until 11.49am on November 24.
The dispersal order has been granted alongside provisions for increased patrols.
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