Police have issued a dispersal order after a spate of antisocial behaviour in Totton town centre.

The dispersal order is currently in force – having come into effect at 1.25pm on Sunday, November 17 – and will run until 1.25pm on Tuesday, November 19.

The area covered by the order includes Totton town centre (including the precinct), Water Lane, Commercial Road, parts of Salisbury Road and Ringwood Road.

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Acting Inspector Rob Blake, said: "At this time of year we expect to see an increase in people visiting our town centre and we want them to be able to feel safe and enjoy themselves while they’re here.

“Unfortunately, we are seeing a small minority of people becoming involved in antisocial behaviour which is having a negative impact on the lives of residents, customers and staff at local business.

“The tactics we are using are a robust measure to keep our communities safe and ensure people’s lives aren’t disrupted.

“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.”  

Totton dispersal map (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)

The order, under Section 34 of the Antisocial Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act (2014), gives officers the power to order a person to leave the areas concerned with no return within the specified time period.

It also gives officers the power to seize anything used in the commission of antisocial behaviour (ASB).

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

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