Second dispersal order in less than a week comes into force in Rhymney

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A dispersal order has been put in place in Rhymney for the second time in less than a week.

The dispersal order came into force at 4pm on Thursday August 17 and will remain until 4pm on Saturday August 19.

While a dispersal order is in place, police have the power to stop people from entering certain areas during the set time, if they believe they have engaged or will engage in antisocial behaviour.

If they return to those areas after being moved on, they face being arrested.

The order will cover Rhymney High Street, Goshen Street, Tan y Lan Terrace, Memorial Park, Rhymney RFC and the surrounding area.

A dispersal order was also in place in parts of the town between 4pm on Friday August 11 and 4pm on Sunday August 13.

It was put in place by Gwent Police after it received several reports of antisocial behaviour in the area.

No arrests were made while this was in force.

Inspector Lysha Thompson, of Gwent Police, said: “We’d like to thank those who observed last week’s dispersal order and as part of our ongoing operation to tackle antisocial behaviour we have issued a further dispersal over the next couple of days.

“Officers will be patrolling this area to support the dispersal order.

“Following the arrest of a 15-year-old boy, a number of others involved in last week’s disorder have since been identified and we will be dealing with them as the investigation progresses.

“If you have any concerns about antisocial behaviour, and see us on our patrols, please do stop to talk to us. Alternatively, you can report your concerns by calling 101, or by sending us a direct message via Facebook or Twitter.”