Five bikes seized and 13 dispersal notices issued after dispersal zone introduced in Liscard

Officers have seized five bikes and issued 13 dispersal notices in Liscard this weekend as a dispersal zone was introduced in the area.

The order, which ran from Saturday 23 March at 5.30pm continues today (Monday 25 March) until 5.30pm. 

Under the legislation, officers have the power to seize any item used in the commission of anti-social behaviour. 

Nine stop and searches, including one in which a teenage boy was found in possession of a suspected class B drug were also conducted in the area at the weekend.

Inspector Sharon Robinson said: “We introduced this dispersal zone following reports in Liscard town centre involving anti-social behaviour, which is having an impact on businesses and people visiting the area and Central Park.

“The action this weekend has helped us disrupt those who were intent on causing a nuisance, and to stop reckless acts of anti-social behaviour and keep our communities safe.

“We also seized five balaclavas and five bicycles (two for road traffic offences, two suspected stolen and one under the dispersal order) and issued Traffic Offences Reports to two drivers outside McDonalds in Liscard and will be summonsing a further two offenders for illegal adaptation of electric bikes.

“Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries into these incidents that took place over the weekend. We will be following up the individuals dispersed with joint contact from ourselves and Wirral Borough Councils Anti-Social Behaviour Team. 

“Further enquiries will also be conducted in Liscard by our officers with businesses and the local community to discuss any other anti-social behaviour. 

“If you witness any anti-social behaviour or have any information about such incidents, please contact or speak to our officers so we can continue to take action.”

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