Merseyside Police have introduced two new crime prevention orders
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Map shows where the crime prevention orders have been introduced by Merseyside Police
Map shows where the crime prevention orders have been introduced by Merseyside Police
A man has been charged with assault after an incident in Liverpool city centre as Merseyside Police introduce two new crime prevention orders. Merseyside Police confirmed the force will use the orders for the third time this weekend.
Andrew Dockerty, 19, of Anfield, was charged with assault after being arrested following an incident at the Old Haymarket on William Brown Street. He will appear at Sefton Magistrates Court on July 4 2025.
Today (May 18) the Section 34 dispersal order will be in place from 1.30pm today, Saturday, May 18, until 1.30pm tomorrow, Monday, May 19. A Section 60 notice, which gives officers additional powers to search suspects, has also been put in place and will run from 1.30pm today (Sunday, 18 May) until 3am tomorrow, Monday, 19 May. The Section 60 Order covers the same area as the dispersal zone.
The Dispersal Zone covers the areas within, including and bounded by 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 (see map).The order comes under Section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour & Policing Act 2014, which gives police officers and police community support traffic officers powers to direct people they suspect are causing or likely to cause crime, nuisance or anti-social behaviour to members of the public to leave a designated area and not return for up to 48 hours.
Under the legislation, officers have the power to seize any item, including vehicles, used in the commission of anti-social behaviour. Should a person who has previously been directed to leave the area return, an offence would be committed, and they can be arrested.The Order, under S60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, gives officers enhanced stop and search powers to stop individuals in the same area as the Section 34 order (pictured) and is designed to minimise serious violence.As a result of the orders put in place yesterday, officers have issued 73 dispersal notices. The force carried out 120 stop searches in total in the city centre and recovered a large number of balaclavas and various types of drugs.
Neighbourhood Policing Chief Inspector Jemma Shaw, said: “During the last 48 hours, we have had increased patrols in the city centre proactively targeting those involved in incidents of anti-social behaviour and violent behaviour, whilst at the same time providing reassurance to those who live, work and visit the city. That proactive activity will continue through today and in to tomorrow.
“Officers will be continuing to provide visible police presence in areas of the city centre including Chavasse Park. We regularly engage with Liverpool One and other businesses to provide reassurance, advice on crime prevention, and supporting them in reviewing CCTV to identify suspects and support prosecutions. The Citywatch CCTV network, run by Liverpool City Council, is also a vital resource.
“I would like to remind parents, and carers, to make sure they know where their children are, and what they are doing. If they are spending hours away from home in the evenings and weekends, be aware of their movements, both for their own safety and the safety of others. The vast majority of young people are well-behaved, but the parents and carers of those who cause issues can expect a knock on the door from officers, and for further action to be taken."Anyone with information about ASB and crime in Liverpool city centre or elsewhere is asked to DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111 or online via: Give information anonymously | Crimestoppers.You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.