Dispersal zone implemented due to anti-social behaviour on St Johns Hill
By Lexi Iles
20th Jan 2022 | Local News
Wandsworth Police took to Twitter yesterday (Tuesday January, 18) to inform followers of the implementation of a dispersal zone on St Johns Hill.
Due to large gatherings of school children causing anti-social behaviour outside McDonalds on St Johns Hill.
The dispersal zone has been authorised under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014.
The zone will be affect until 15:30 today (Wednesday January, 19).
The dispersal zone covers a 200 meter radius (pictured) from McDonalds.
Whilst a dispersal zone is in effect, it is an offence to:
- Fail to comply with a direction given by a police officer or PCSO to disperse from the area
- Fail to surrender items likely to cause anti-social behaviour, on request of a police officer or PCSO
- Return within a specified period after being directed to disperse from the area.
If you witness Anti-social behaviour, report it to police by either:
- Reporting it online here.
- Calling 101 In an emergency, always dial 999. Got a story? Get in touch with Lexi Iles via [email protected] or call 07964789627 [I]Find all the latest news for your local area by following us on Facebook,Twitter and Instagram.
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