Dispersal Order Issued Again For Town Centre

(Stock Picture)

Another dispersal order is in place for two days, as Kent Police target those responsible for incidents of antisocial behaviour in Sittingbourne.

The enforcement started at 7.30pm last night (Tuesday 18th February) and has subsequently been extened to operate until 7.30pm on Saturday (22nd February) evening.

It encompasses the town centre including the A2, West Street, High Street, East Street, the Sittingbourne Retail Park, Eurolink Way, Mill Way and Albany Park.

Inspector Julia Bassindale, of Kent Police, told SFM News: "Our officers have received recent reports from residents and business owners about incidents of antisocial behaviour and disorder, involving a minority of young people. The town centre is frequently patrolled and we will not hesitate to require anyone causing a nuisance to leave the area. They are then risking arrest if they choose to return. Our constables are also working with schools and youth organisations and, where a child is found to be consistently causing an issue in the town, the officers will be speaking to parents and issuing warning notices where appropriate."