Dispersal Zones introduced in Knowsley during Bonfire Night

Dispersal Zones have been introduced in Huyton, Stockbridge Village and Whiston to help people stay safe during Bonfire Night.

The Dispersal orders were put in place from 3pm today, Tuesday 5 November, and will remain active for a period of 24 hours.

In Stockbridge Village, the boundaries are at Waterpark Drive at the junction of Haswell Drive, open land between Stockbridge and the M57 and Waterpark Drive at the junction of Stockbridge Lane.

In Huyton, the boundaries are from Liverpool Road, Longview Drive, Rupert Road, Archway Road, Huyton Hey Road, Hall View Road, Whiston Lane and Longview Drive.

In Whiston, the boundaries are from Dragon Lane, Pottery Lane, Fallows Way and Cumber Lane.

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. 

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.