Police have put a dispersal order in place in an area including Riverside Park following what's described as "anti-social behaviour".
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In a statement they said:
"This evening [Saturday 11] officers have been called to Riverside Park to reports of Anti-Social Behaviour and associated crime. In order to prevent any issues at the location a dispersal order has been put in place.
The order covers an area that includes Riverside Park, from Mansbridge by the A27, through Woodmill Lane and onto Cobden Bridge. The order covers the park area between these points. It has been put in place at 17:45 on 11th July 2020 and will last until 17:45 on 12th July 2020.
It gives officers the power to disperse people under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, they can also seize any items used in the commission of anti-social behaviour.
Those under 16 will be taken be to their home address, and any appropriate follow-up work will be done with parents.
We know that anti-social behaviour has a negative impact on those using Riverside Park and the residents who live close to it and this behaviour is not acceptable.
Anyone who witnesses anti-social behaviour or large gatherings of people should call 101 or report it to us online at http://mymsg.eu/9pg5. If a crime is in progress, call 999."