A dispersal order has been issued in Greenhithe to target anti-social motorists.

Additional powers have been granted to Kent Police officers for the weekend - beginning at 8pm on Friday, October 22 and covering the area surrounding Crossways Boulevard.

It is being enforced after numerous calls of motorists driving poorly and causing a noise nuisance were received on Sunday, October 17.

Patrols will regularly visit the location and anyone who is suspected to be causing, or likely to cause, anti-social behaviour will be instructed to leave immediately.

Failure to comply with an order given by an officer is an offence that risks arrest.

Should officers come across any offending, they will take proportionate action which, in addition to detaining suspects, could include seizing vehicles.

Inspector Paul Diddams, from the Dartford Community Safety Unit, said: "The gathering last weekend caused an unacceptable nuisance to a large number of residents.

"Our officers acted quickly to disperse the people involved, but such behaviour cannot be allowed to continue.

"This dispersal order is one of several steps we are taking to prevent future occurrences and similar action in the past has proven to be an effective deterrent.

"Our officers are also involved in ongoing discussions with partner agencies and businesses to find long term resolutions.

"We don’t underestimate the impact behaviour like this has on residents and I encourage anyone affected to report all incidents to us either by calling 101 or via our website. If a crime is in progress, dial 999."

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