Here's how long Southsea dispersal order is force for and where it covers
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Initially issued during the week, Hampshire Constabulary announced that it would be extending it on Friday.
The dispersal order will now be in place until midday on Sunday but it can be reviewed when due to expire.
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Hide AdThe order gives police the power to order someone to leave the designated area and not return for 24 hours to prevent crime and disorder. Failure to comply with this is a criminal offence.
It covers all of Southsea Common and the seafront as well as the Hot Walls in Old Portsmouth.
Acting Inspector Darren Ali said: ‘Additional patrols remain in place ahead of the weekend and we will be paying particular attention to the Hot Walls and Southsea Common as we have done so in recent days.
‘We’d like to thank members of the community who continue to support the action we are taking.
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Hide Ad‘We want you to enjoy the warm weather and we know that the majority of people in Old Portsmouth are out to enjoy these areas of the city safely with friends and loved ones.
‘Therefore, our additional patrols and dispersal order will remain in place to tackle those few intent on causing anti-social behaviour and engaging in violence of any kind.’
An 18-year-old man was arrested for failure to comply with a S35 dispersal notice. Bobby Jack Allen, of Lake Road, Portsmouth has since been charged and will appear before Portsmouth Magistrates Court on July 23.
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Hide AdA 16-year-old boy was arrested for obstruct / resist a police officer in execution of duty, assaulting an emergency worker (police officer) and possession of a class B drug.