(Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)
A dispersal order has been issued after young people gathered for a planned fight and fireworks were fired towards homes and a care home.
The order will come into force at 3pm today (Saturday, October 3), following reports of anti-social behaviour in and around Bishop Cuthbert Park in Hartlepool.
Police were called to the park last night after a large group of young people gathered for an apparent planned fight.
Many left when officers arrived, but smaller groups stayed and further anti-social behaviour was reported.
Fireworks were fired towards homes and a care home.
The dispersal order came into force at 3pm today, Saturday, October 3, following reports of anti-social behaviour in and around Bishop Cuthbert Park. (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)
Under the 48-hour dispersal order, officers can direct anyone involved in anti-social behaviour away from the designated area immediately.
Anyone who returns during the 48-hour order could be arrested.
The designated area includes Hart Road (A179), Easington Road (A179), Throston Grange Lane, Falcon Road, Goldfinch Road, Bluebell Way, Primrose Road and Merlin Way back to Hart Road (A179).
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Hartlepool Neighbourhoods Inspector Adrian Dack said: “Given the many recent reports of youth ASB in and around Bishop Cuthbert Park, we have no option but to bring in this dispersal order.
“Last night’s incidents, where residents reported feeling fearful about large numbers of young people congregating in public spaces and throwing fireworks, were completely unacceptable and we will not tolerate it.
“Obviously such behaviour presents a clear risk to public safety, particularly given the vulnerability of residents within the care setting.
“I would appeal to parents and carers to ensure they know where their children and young people are going on an evening and what they’re getting up to.”