A 48-hour dispersal order has been put in place in Ordsall, following anti-social behaviour reports, as officers continue to take action.
The dispersal order comes into place after reports of a large group of youths engaging in anti-social behaviour around the Ordsall area of Salford.
This was implemented shortly after 9.20pm last night (October 1) and the order will run until Sunday evening at 9.23pm.
There have been several incidents which has seen large groups gathering in Regent Road and the wider Ordsall area over the previous two nights.
Fireworks have been directed at members of the public and there have been reports of criminal damage. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.
The section 32 dispersal order gives officers enhanced powers to direct individuals involved in, or suspected of being involved in, anti-social behaviour to leave the designated area for a specific period.
The aim of the notice is to minimise behaviour contributing to, or likely to contribute to anti-social behaviour or crime or disorder.
Officers will be proactively patrolling the area over the weekend, utilising all necessary resources to keep the community safe and reduce the risk of criminality.
Inspector Danny Welch, from GMP’s Salford district, said: “A dispersal order provides officers the appropriate powers to move people away from areas in which they may cause anti-social behaviour. Anyone found to be engaging in any form of criminality will be detained and action will be taken.
“The wider public does not deserve to have this sort of behaviour affecting their lives, and we are working closely with partners to look at what further work can be done in the community.
“If you live in the area and have any issues – or information you’d like to report – please do get in touch with us, as all intelligence assists our ongoing work.”
You can contact police via 101 or our Live Chat at gmp.police.uk.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
