Police issue 48 hour dispersal order in Sutton town centre after rise in anti social behaviour

The order comes after Nottinghamshire Police saw a surge in altercations and anti-social behaviour within the Sutton in Ashfield town centre.

In response to this series of recent fights and disorder, particularly around Portland Square, a section 34 dispersal order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 has been issued and came into force at 4pm on Wednesday July 29 lasting until Friday July 31 at 4pm.

A police spokesman said: “This means that if any person over the age of 10 is found by police to be acting in an anti-social manner within the area and the times specified, they can be given a notice to leave the area for up to 48 hours. Failure to do so may result in arrest and prosecution for failing to comply with the order.

“Please let us know of any further incidents of disorder as they happen, so that we can respond and resolve them."

Police confirmed patrols have also been increased to help with the enforcement of the order and protect the wider public from disorder and anti-social behaviour.