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Thames Ditton Under Police Dispersal Order This Weekend
27 Jun
Summary
- A dispersal order is active in Thames Ditton until Sunday evening.
- The measure addresses anti-social behaviour exacerbated by hot weather.
- Officers can order groups to leave if they are causing or likely to cause offence.
A weekend dispersal order is currently in effect for Thames Ditton, enacted by Surrey Police starting Friday evening and concluding Sunday evening. This action is a response to previous concerns regarding anti-social behaviour, exacerbated by the current warm weather.
Police presence will be increased in the area throughout the weekend. The order grants officers the power to require any group of two or more people to leave if they are suspected of committing or likely to commit a criminal offence.
Authorities aim to reassure both residents and visitors that the order is intended to enhance safety and not to deter people from enjoying the village and its riverside. Previous dispersal orders were issued in Elmbridge last month, including at Cobham Services, Brooklands Industrial Estate, and Waterside Drive, to manage the impact of planned car meets and associated anti-social driving.
Residents are encouraged to report any anti-social or criminal behaviour to the police promptly. The current order seeks to ensure a safe environment for everyone over the weekend.
