A dispersal order is set to be in place in two towns plagued by anti-social behaviour this weekend.
Reports of trouble from residents and traders in Sheerness and Sittingbourne have prompted the action, scheduled from midday tomorrow (April 27) to midday Monday (April 29).
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More officers will be on patrol in Marine Parade, Trinity Road, Broadway, the High Street, and Beach Street in Sheerness while Sittingbourne will see a greater police presence in West Street, Station Road, Milton Road, the High Street, and the Eurolink retail park.
The dispersal orders give officers additional powers to move on anyone causing a nuisance in or between the specified roads.
Where necessary, they will arrest those who choose to return to the area once dispersed.
Inspector Vanessa Foster said: “Our officers are committed to ensuring residents, businesses owners, and visitors feel safe when visiting Swale, and we will not tolerate disorderly conduct or anti-social behaviour committed by a minority of people.
“Constables will be patrolling the specified areas and anyone found causing a nuisance or disturbance will be instructed to leave. Those who return to cause further issues can expect to be detained.”