Weekend dispersal order in place for Faversham

The enforcement will be in place in Faversham from Friday until Sunday

A dispersal order is being put in place in a Kent town following concerns from residents about the anti-social use of vehicles, police have said.

The enforcement will begin at 16:00 BST on Friday and will run until 16:00 on Sunday.

It will cover areas including London Road, Western Link, Oare Road, Bysing Wood Road and Davington Hill, and will also cover open spaces, alleyways, footpaths and grassed areas.

Similar enforcements were put in place in June and July in Broadstairs, Ramsgate and Margate due to fighting and anti-social behaviour.

The order gives officers additional powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance and, if necessary, arrest those who subsequently return to the area.

Cars or motorbikes used in an anti-social or dangerous manner will be seized, police said.

Ch Insp Vanessa Foster, of Kent Police, said: "We are committed to ensuring residents and visitors feel safe when out and about, and we will not tolerate intimidating or disorderly behaviour.

"Officers will be patrolling the area and anyone found causing a nuisance will be required to leave.

"Any that chooses to return once dispersed can expect to be detained."