Dispersal order in place for Heanor and Langley Mill

The order will be in place for 48 hours in the area pictured following a series of incidents of anti-social behaviour and disorder that have been reported.

The order runs from 5pm on Thursday 21 April to 5pm on Saturday 23 April – and allows police to disperse people from the stated areas, and if they are involved in instances of anti-social behaviour, take anyone under 16 back to their home.

A dispersal order can only be authorised for a maximum period of 48 hours but at the point of expiry, we will carry out an assessment and a further period of up to 48 hours can be authorised if necessary.

PCSO Supervisor Jenny Lorimer, of the Heanor and Langley Mill Safer Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: “We have received a number of reports from members of the public regarding anti-social behaviour and disorder in the Heanor and Langley Mill areas

“This dispersal order will provide officers with the power to deal with any issues and return anyone under 16 back to their home.

“Our team will be carrying out high visibility patrols in the area and we hope that our presence will have an impact on any disorder and anti-social behaviour.”

Anyone wishing to report anti-social behaviour can do so be using the following methods:

• Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.