Police have been given extra powers in Richmond this weekend as a result of reports of antisocial behaviour.
A Section 35 dispersal order is in place in Teddington Lock, Richmond Green, and Terrace Gardens from 12pm today until 12pm on Sunday (July 24).
Other locations include Twickenham Road A316, Church Road, Paradise Road, Hill Street, Richmond Hill, Star and Garter Hill, Petersham Road, Dukes Avenue, Dysart Avenue, Broom Water Way, Broom Road, Ferry Road, Manor Road, Twickenham Road, Strawberry Vale, Cross Deep, King Street and Richmond Road.
Within the dispersal zone, police officers may disperse groups of two or more where their behaviour is has resulted or is likely to result in a member of public being harassed, intimated alarmed or distressed.
A Dispersal Zone is in place
— Richmond Police (@MPSRichmond) July 22, 2022
A Section 35 Dispersal has been authorised by Chief Inspector Scammell for the areas outlined on the map – Teddington Lock , Richmond Green, & Terrace Gardens (Richmond) from 1200hrs Friday 22nd July – 1200hrs Sunday 24th July. pic.twitter.com/WJ1H40z6Co
Richmond Police said: “A Dispersal Zone is in place.
“A Section 35 Dispersal has been authorised by Chief Inspector Scammell for the areas outlined on the map – Teddington Lock, Richmond Green, & Terrace Gardens (Richmond) from 1200hrs Friday 22nd July – 1200hrs Sunday 24th July.”
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