Extra powers for police to ask people carrying out anti-social behaviour to leave the area have been extended in Carlisle city centre.
A dispersal order was put in place yesterday, Saturday November 4, from 5pm until 11pm by police and the constabulary said another had been issued for 2.42pm until midnight.
It was introduced following several incidents in Bitts Park and the city centre.
The dispersal order gives officers extra powers to ask people engaging in anti-social behaviour to leave the area and not return, if they return, they risk being arrested.
Twelve orders were handed out to people yesterday.
Officers also carried out 13 stop and searches with one man found in possession of cannabis and a number of fireworks seized.
A 16-year-old arrested on suspicion of attempted criminal damage has been released under investigation.
Inspector Andy Leather from the Carlisle Neighbourhood Policing Team said “Anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated, and those engaging in this behaviour will be asked to leave the area.
“If they return, they risk being arrested by officers.
“We would encourage parents and carers to speak to young people about the impact of their behaviour, ask them where they are and what they are doing.
“Additional officers will be on patrol in the city centre area into this evening engaging with young people and addressing incidents of anti-social behaviour.”
“Unfortunately there were a number of incidents of anti-social behaviour last night on what should have been a great evening for the Carlisle community.
“This behaviour will not be tolerated and those dispersed last night will be receiving a home visit from the neighbourhood policing team.
“Fireworks are extremely dangerous and can cause serious harm if not used appropriately, we are aware some of the young people were using bangers which were still causing distress to members of the public in the town centre.”
