Extended area now runs west from Old Oak Common Lane to Glendun Road
Following continued anti-social behaviour from groups of youths, local Police and Ealing council have take the decision to extend Acton's dispersal area.
The new zone runs from the centre point of the road of Old Oak Common Lane heading West along the A40 to the junctions of Glendun Road and St Andrews Road. Also to include Glendun Road to the junction of Acton Lane, St Andrews Road to the junction of Brassie Avenue, Brassie Avenue from the Junction of St Andrews Road to the junction of Old Oak Common Lane, Sunningdale Avenue in its entirety and the part of Old Oak Common Lane that returns to the A40 and Glendun Court. Also to include all paths, alleys, grassed areas, service roads, ramps and communal stairwells and staircases.
Uniformed Constables and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will now have the power to disperse groups of youths from the above area until midnight on 23rd September 2008.
During this time an constable or PCSO may give one or more of the following directions:
Tell people in the group to leave the area (either immediately or at a stated time and in a stated way).
Tell people who don’t live in the area to leave (either immediately or at a stated time and in a stated way).
Tell people who don’t live in the area not to return to the area or any part of it for such period (not exceeding 24 hours) from when the direction was given, as he / she may specify.
If the person is under 16, they are not allowed in the area between the hours of 9.00pm and 6.00am unless they are under the effective control of a parent or responsible person over the age of 18. They could be removed to their home or place of safety if more appropriate.
To remain or return to this area having been told to leave is an offence under Section 32 of the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003, punishable by 3 months imprisonment and / or a fine not exceeding £2500.
Community and Partnership Superintendent Ian Jenkins of Ealing Borough Police said, “The previous dispersal order in this area has proved to be effective in reducing incidences of anti-social behaviour motorists and the local community were experiencing. However, we are happy to extend the order so we can continue to successfully tackle the issues now and over the coming months. We will continue to work closely with the local community to ensure the area remains a safe and pleasant environment for all. It is important that people witnessing any anti-social behaviour in the area report it to the police immediately so the appropriate action can be taken against offenders.”
Susan Parsonage, Director for Safer Communities, Ealing Council said, "We and the police will not tolerate members of the public being intimidated or harassed by trouble makers. This dispersal order has made a real difference to residents and sends a message to those groups who are causing such anti-social behaviour that they cannot get away with making other people's lives a misery."
April 1, 2008
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