Third dispersal order in two weeks in Rhymney after four antisocial behaviour arrests

Four teenagers have been arrested after a spate of antisocial behaviour in Rhymney over the last fortnight – with the third dispersal order in just two weeks already in effect. 

Two dispersal orders have been put in place in August, with one in effect from 4pm on Friday August 11 and 4pm to Sunday August 13 and another from 4pm on Thursday August 17 until 4pm on Saturday August 19.

The third dispersal order came into force at 7.30pm on Monday August 21 and will remain until 7.30pm on Wednesday August 23. It covers Rhymney High Street, Goshen Street, Tan-y-Lan Terrace, Memorial Park, and Rhymney RFC.

Now, Gwent Police has confirmed that they have arrested four people in connection with the antisocial behaviour.

The arrests are as follows:

• A 15-year-old girl on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker and public order offences.
• A 15-year-old boy on suspicion of taking a vehicle without consent.
• A 14-year-old boy on suspicion of criminal damage.
• A 17-year-old boy on suspicion of criminal damage, racially aggravated public order offences, assault on an emergency worker and attempted criminal damage.

Inspector Lysha Thompson, of the Caerphilly North neighbourhood policing team, said: “The investigation into antisocial behaviour over the last few weeks is ongoing and several people have been arrested following enquiries. Additionally, 17 young people have been identified as being in the area and we are continuing to investigate their involvement and we will be dealing with them all in turn.

“We will not tolerate or accept this level of disorder or disruption in our neighbourhood, and we will take robust action against those found committing offences.

“We continue to have an increased police presence in the area, and officers won’t hesitate to use the extra powers afforded to them through these dispersal orders.

“We’re working closely with partners to address these issues and urge parents, carers and guardians to speak to their children and advise them that their behaviour not only has a detrimental impact on the community they belong to, but also that their futures could ultimately be affected by any criminal convictions as a result of ASB.”