Further dispersal order continues in Speke this weekend

A dispersal order returns for a second weekend in Speke as part of an ongoing operation to tackle antisocial behaviour in the area.

The order starts from 5pm tonight, Friday 23 January, until 5pm on Sunday 25 January. Officers will patrol the area to provide a visible presence and deal with any incidents.

The dispersal zone covers and includes the area bounded by Speke Boulevard with the junction of Western Avenue, Western Avenue with the junction of Clough Road, Clough Road onto Alderfield Drive, Alderfield Drive onto Hale Drive, Hale Drive onto Hale Road, Hale Road to the junction with Speke Hall Avenue, Speke Hall Avenue onto the junction with Speke Boulevard.

The order, under Section 34 the Anti-Social Behaviour & Policing Act 2014, gives officers the powers to direct people who are engaging in anti-social behaviour or are likely to become involved in such incidents away from the area.  

Should a person who has previously been directed to leave the area return, an offence would be committed, which they may ultimately be arrested for. It also gives officers the power to seize any item that could be used for anti-social behaviour.

This order is part of an ongoing strategy following an incident earlier this month where youths started a fire on a bus and reports of youths riding bikes in shops, causing a nuisance in the community. This is having a significant impact on businesses, residents and people shopping in Speke due to their unacceptable behaviour.

A joint community Travelsafe surgery is held every two weeks at Morrisons in Speke with the next one taking place between 5pm and 6pm on Thursday 29 January for people to pop by and raise any concerns they may have so we can take action.

Neighbourhood Policing Chief Inspector Nathan Stockley said: “A high visibility police presence will continue in Speke, with officers in uniform and plain clothes on patrol to reassure the community that we are continuing to take action.

“We are also working with community partners to address this issue, including Merseyside Fire and Rescue, schools and youth provisions.

“This dispersal order is just one of many measures we are doing to tackle anti-social behaviour in Speke, and this dispersal zone will provide us with extra powers to remove people causing trouble, or likely to cause trouble.

“We will be in the area to provide reassurance to those people who simply want to shop or visit our neighbourhood without having to be confronted with this behaviour.

“I would urge parents and guardians to know where young people in your care are, to further assist us in dealing with those who cause trouble.

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

Anyone with information on antisocial behaviour in their area is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.

You can also report information via our website: Report a crime | Merseyside Police or call 101. 

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: Giving information | Crimestoppers . In an emergency always call 999.