Hartlepool Police take emergency action against firework yobs

Police have used emergency powers to attempt to prevent yobs from setting off fireworks and gangs of children from gathering in a play area.
By Gavin Ledwith
Published 24th Oct 2020, 20:08 BST
Updated 24th Oct 2020, 20:16 BST
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A dispersal order lasting 48 hours was issued by Hartlepool Police on Saturday, October 24, after reports of repeated anti-social behaviour on Friday night at Hartfields, in the Bishop Cuthbert area of Hartlepool.

Officers say they were “met with hostility” by a gang of up to 40 youths in and around the play area and “foul language and insulting gestures”.

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Hartlepool Neighbourhood Police Team have now said in a social media statement on Saturday night: "Hartlepool Neighbourhood Police Team have issued a dispersal notice for the Hartfields area of Hartlepool.

Hartfield play area, in Hartlepool, is covered by an emergency dispersal order to prevent gangs of people from repeating recent anti-social behaviour.Hartfield play area, in Hartlepool, is covered by an emergency dispersal order to prevent gangs of people from repeating recent anti-social behaviour.
Hartfield play area, in Hartlepool, is covered by an emergency dispersal order to prevent gangs of people from repeating recent anti-social behaviour.

“The dispersal notice has been put in place due to the increase of anti-social behaviour, large gatherings and fireworks being set off by youths in the play area of Hartfields.

"This will be active for 48 hours for the areas bordered by Merlin Way, Meadows Walk, Osprey Way and green belt.

“Any youths located inside of this area that are seen to be causing anti-social behaviour or likely to be causing anti social behaviour, including setting off fireworks, will be asked to leave immediately and not return, failure to comply will result in repercussions.

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“Parents please be vigilant and check on where your children are.

The area covered by the dispersal order.The area covered by the dispersal order.
The area covered by the dispersal order.

"We have stressed the importance of educating your children to the dangers of fireworks and also the importance of conducting themselves in the correct manner regarding the current government legislation around the Covid-19 pandemic.”

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