A 48-hour dispersal order has been announced across Caerphilly town after youths were seen free running across the roof of Caerphilly Indoor Market.
The order will run from 5pm tomorrow, February 27, until 5pm on March 1 and means people can be told to leave the area if they are said to be committing anti-social behaviour.
They will face arrest if they return after being told to leave by police officers or PCSOs.
Caerphilly Inspector, Gareth Jones said: “This is an emerging problem, in particular in the town and through the side streets, mainly around Friday and Saturday 6pm to 10pm.
“Despite our reminders, it appears youngsters are congregating and causing trouble again.
“Last week we had reports of youngsters climbing scaffolding and banging on a flat window on Cardiff Road, drunk teenagers kicking shutters at a chemist on Windsor Street, three youths free running on the roof of Caerphilly Indoor Market and youths congregating around shops on Cardiff Road causing problems.
“Not only are these people breaking the law, they are also making residents feel scared and intimidated.
“The dispersal order will provide us with further powers to tackle this issue and prevent groups of people from gathering and causing a disturbance. Officers will be patrolling the area regularly to enforce the dispersal order and to prevent incidents of anti-social behaviour.
“If you do see any suspicious activity, please call us immediately on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
The order, issued under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014, will cover Cardiff Rood, Bartlett Street, White Street, Market Street, St Martin’s Road, Station Terrace and the bus station, Salop Street, Van Road, Broomfield Street, Twyn Car-park and Centre, Windsor Road, Penterbane Street, Stockland Street, Bradford Street, Ludlow Street, St Fagan’s Street, Park Lane, Crescent Road, Claude Road, King Edwards Terrace, Railway Terrace, Rhymney Terrace, Castle Court Shopping Centre, includingall adjoining and unnamed lanes, alleyways, thoroughfares and car parks and all Caerphilly Castle grounds.
Thanks to the professional efforts of Caerphilly Inspector Gareth Jones, and the officers under his management who undertook this `operation` over the weekend there was little or no trouble caused by rampaging out of contol youngsters, who,s sole intention is causing concern for residents.
I am also aware of the efforts Inspector Jones Community Support Officers put in to provide sport and other meaningful activities ,around the Caerphilly Basin, as divertionary events for these young people who want to take part. If nothing else this activitiy seperates the aimless, who cause trouble, and the rudderless who DONT WANT to cause trouble and who as an alternative take part in those activities.
Thanks to the professional efforts of Caerphilly Inspector Gareth Jones, and the officers under his management who undertook this `operation` over the weekend there was little or no trouble caused by rampaging out of contol youngsters, who,s sole intention is causing concern for residents.
I am also aware of the efforts Inspector Jones Community Support Officers put in to provide sport and other meaningful activities ,around the Caerphilly Basin, as divertionary events for these young people who want to take part. If nothing else this activitiy seperates the aimless, who cause trouble, and the rudderless who DONT WANT to cause trouble and who as an alternative take part in those activities.
These dispersal orders have proved a useful tool against rowdy and intimidating behaviour by a minority of young people, many of whom travel into the town centre in order to cause disruption. The problem is that these orders are of limited lifespan and with modern communication word quickly gets around that things are ‘back to normal’ and these youths get straight back to damaging property and making life unpleasant for the residents.
These dispersal orders have proved a useful tool against rowdy and intimidating behaviour by a minority of young people, many of whom travel into the town centre in order to cause disruption. The problem is that these orders are of limited lifespan and with modern communication word quickly gets around that things are ‘back to normal’ and these youths get straight back to damaging property and making life unpleasant for the residents.
Concentrating on the free running/parkour aspect, I must admit I do admire their skills and daring. But, and there always is a but, the moment they fall and hurt themselves you just know they’ll be beating a path to the door of the nearest no win no fee solicitor. So as a community we have to protect ourselves. Sooooo off you go lads, nimby.
Concentrating on the free running/parkour aspect, I must admit I do admire their skills and daring. But, and there always is a but, the moment they fall and hurt themselves you just know they’ll be beating a path to the door of the nearest no win no fee solicitor. So as a community we have to protect ourselves. Sooooo off you go lads, nimby.