Youths banned from parts of Eastfield after reports of crime and anti-social behaviour
Yesterday evening (March 19), North Yorkshire Police attended an incident in Eastfield which resulted in a number of youths being issued with dispersal notices, banning them from the area for 48 hours.
The Eastfield response and neighbourhood policing teams attended a report from Proudfoot Supermarket on High Street, Eastfield describing criminal and possible anti-social behaviour from a group of youths that live in the local area.
A police spokesperson said: “Reassurance patrols were conducted in the area and officers engaged with youths to give appropriate advice.
“Unfortunately, some of the individuals spoken to were unable to follow the advice given. Following a further incident, section 34 dispersal powers were implemented and five youths were issued with dispersal notices, banning them from the area for 48 hours.
"Further reassurance patrols will be conducted over the next couple of days to ensure compliance and if necessary, issue further dispersal notices.
"The dispersal authority for the High Street and surrounding streets remains in place until Saturday evening (March 21).
“We urge parents to be extra vigilant of their children’s whereabouts, who they are with and their activities to assist police in tackling this ongoing issue in the area.”