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Lakeside Shoppers Face New Anti-Social Behaviour Clampdown
17 Jul
Summary
- Police granted new powers to tackle antisocial behaviour at Lakeside Shopping Centre.
- A 48-hour dispersal order begins today, allowing officers to break up groups.
- Failure to comply with the order can result in prison time or fines.
Police in Essex have implemented enhanced measures to address anti-social behaviour at the Lakeside Shopping Centre. A dispersal order has been put in place, granting officers the authority to break up groups causing disturbance.
This order is active for 48 hours, commencing today, and encompasses a defined area including the shopping centre and Chafford Hundred railway station. Insp Christopher Hay stressed that intimidating behaviour has no justification, and his team is collaborating with center security and local schools to ensure a positive weekend experience for shoppers.
Individuals who do not adhere to the dispersal order's conditions risk facing penalties, including up to three months in prison or a fine, as per the Sentencing Council guidelines.
