Dispersal Zones in Liverpool city centre and Belle Vale during the Bonfire Night period

Dispersal Zones have been put in place in Liverpool city centre and Belle Vale to help people stay safe during the Bonfire Night period.

The Dispersal orders are in place until 2.35pm on Thursday 7 November in Belle Vale and until 2am on Wednesday 6 November in Liverpool city centre.

The zone in the city centre will cover all areas within the boundaries of William Brown Street, London Road, Seymour Street, Russell Street, Clarence Street, Rodney Street, Upper Duke Street, Great George Street, Nelson Street, Bridgewater Street, Chaloner Street, Queens Wharf, Kings Parade, Mann Island, George Parade, St. Nicholas Place, Chapel Street, Tithebarn Street, Great Crosshall Street and Byrom Street.  

In Belle Vale, the zone will cover all areas within the boundaries of Naylorsfield Drive onto Sarum Road; Sarum Road onto Childwall Valley Road; Childwall Valley Road to the junction with Barnham Drive; Barnham Drive onto Gateacre Park Drive to the junction with Grange Lane; Grange Lane onto Belle Vale Road; Belle Vale Road onto Lee Vale Road, onto Kings Drive; Kings Drive onto Naylorsfield Drive. 

The Dispersal Zones have been introduced under Section 34/35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour & Policing Act 2014, which gives police officers the powers to direct people to leave the area if they are engaging in anti-social behaviour - or are likely to become involved in such incidents - and not return for up to 48 hours. Officers also have the power to seize items used for anti-social behaviour.

Should a person who has previously been directed to leave return to the area, then an offence would be committed and they may be arrested. 

Commander for the policing operation, Superintendent Dawn McNally: “We want people to enjoy Bonfire Night, but we want them to do so without fear of their fun being spoiled by a minority intent on engaging in anti-social behaviour.

“Throughout the Halloween and Bonfire Night period we have an extensive policing plan in place. It includes a high visibility presence, especially in areas where antisocial behaviour has caused distress in the past and we will use all tools at our disposal to tackle an issue we know creates worry and fear among residents.

“Following incidents over the Halloween period, we will be continuing a high visibility presence across the region in order to keep communities safe and respond to any reports. 

“Officers are being encouraged to use their stop and search powers to full effect in order to actively prevent further acts of criminal damage and antisocial behaviour. 

“I would like to remind parents and guardians of the importance of knowing where your child is and what they are up to. No parent wants a knock on their door from a police officer informing them that their child has been arrested or even been involved in a serious accident.

“We understand the distress that incidents of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage cause so if you experience anything in the coming days please report it to us."

Anyone who wishes to report anti-social or criminal behaviour can contact @MerPolCC, 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency. 

Always call 999 if a crime is in progress. You can pass any information on anti-social behaviour via our social media desk @MerPolCC on Twitter or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook.