Anti Social Behaviour Concern Update - Dispersal zone authority

Anti Social Behaviour Concern Update - Dispersal zone authority

Here’s a quick update on anti-social behaviour locally. We know it can be distressing, but we’re working closely with partners to make the area safer and support residents. 
 

Dispersal Order Authorised in Fulham

Following a review of anti-social behaviour and crime that occurred in parts of Fulham on 31 October and during the early hours of 1 November, I have today authorised a dispersal order under police powers, effective from 4:00pm today until 2:00am on 6 November.

These powers allow police officers to direct individuals to leave a designated area where their presence is contributing, or is likely to contribute, to anti-social behaviour.

The area covered by the dispersal order is bounded by:

Lillie Road
Munster Road
Fulham Road
Parsons Green Lane
Parsons Green
New King's Road
King's Road
The London Overground line boundary to West Brompton Station
Returning to Lillie Road

The order also includes Normand Park and the ESB Estate.

This action has been taken because there are reasonable grounds to believe that anti-social behaviour is likely to occur, particularly involving the misuse and unlawful possession of fireworks. This is not a decision that has been taken lightly, and officers will only use these powers where it is necessary and proportionate to do so, based on the individual circumstances encountered.

For information on the legal requirements relating to fireworks, please visit the UK Government guidance:

Fireworks: the law https://www.gov.uk/fireworks-the-law

We wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Bonfire Night.

Across London we’ve put hundreds more officers on the frontlines of community crime-fighting teams, upping visible patrols in the right ‘hot spots’ so we can deter and catch criminals - including with new tech like live facial recognition cameras, drones and e-bikes. 

Antisocial behaviour can come in many forms and can require support from more organisations than just the police. A full list of what we categorise as antisocial behaviour is available on our website.  

If you have experienced anti-social behaviour or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk or call the non-emergency number 101.  

Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org  

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