A DISPERSAL order has been issued after youths trespassed at a school, set fires and sprayed graffiti.

Police have implemented a dispersal order under Section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014.

The order is in place in the area surrounding the Alver Valley Schools site in Gosport.

It comes after repeated incidents of antisocial behaviour within the last few months.

It has been reported that youths have been trespassing on the grounds, causing damage to property including the chicken coop, climbing on the roof, spraying graffiti on the walls, and lighting fires.

Daily Echo: The order is in place in the area surrounding the Alver Valley Schools site in Gosport.The order is in place in the area surrounding the Alver Valley Schools site in Gosport. (Image: Newsquest)

The dispersal order was implemented at 4pm today and will finish at midnight.

It gives officers the power to order a person to leave the area with no return within the specified time period.

Those who refuse to comply with the order are committing a criminal offence and are liable for arrest.

Individuals who are aged under 16 will be taken to their home address, and follow-up work will be done with parents.

Sergeant James Musson said: “We know it is only a small minority of people who become involved in this sort of behaviour, however the impacts of ASB can be far-reaching and have a severe negative impact on the lives of local residents.

“Anti-social behaviour often goes hand in hand with other associated criminal activity, and we are determined to put a stop to this and target the individuals involved.

“The tactics we are using are a robust measure to keep the public safe and ensure local people’s lives aren’t disrupted. The youths involved are also putting their own safety at risk by climbing on the roof.

“If you have witnessed or been affected by any of this type of behaviour in the area, please continue to report it to police so we can target our patrols and take further proactive action.”

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