Police issue dispersal notice after antisocial behaviour on a Port Talbot beach

South Wales Police have issued a dispersal notice preventing groups congregating on the beach at Mariners Quay in Port Talbot after reports of antisocial behaviour.

Kit Peters
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Mariners Quay, Port Talbot
Mariners Quay, Port Talbot (Image: Google Maps)

The dispersal notice will be in place covering the area from 12 noon on Friday 9 June for 48 hours.

Police say they will also be using powers to confiscate alcohol, and if behaviour meets criminal levels or the order is breached then prosecution will be considered.

Neighbourhood Police Inspector, Andy Matthews from South Wales Police said: “Over the past two weeks we have had numerous complaints from residents about people congregating, drinking and being anti-social in these areas, and anticipate further issues on the weekend ahead; with the weather improving we want to ensure that families and residents can enjoy this lovely part of Port Talbot.

“Our message is clear, anyone enjoying the area and not causing issues can continue to do so.

“The Section 35 order is for those not only causing concerns for residents but also putting themselves at risk.”

The order gives a uniformed police officer the power to exclude a person from an area for a period of up to 48 hours by the issuing of a written notice.

Police say the power is preventative and allows an officer to deal quickly with a someone’s behaviour before it escalates.

South Wales Police add that the dispersal order will be reviewed after 48 hours.

(Lead image: Google Maps)

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Kit Peters

Kit Peters is a journalist and the editor of Swansea Bay News, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire since 2020.


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