'More police officers' needed to stop 'deep-rooted' anti-social behaviour says council leader
Another dispersal order was put in place across Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate at the weekend
The leader of Kent County Council has told us she wants to see more police officers on our streets to stop a rise in anti-social behaviour.
Last month, we told you how a meeting was held in Herne Bay to tackle who local people say are 'wannabe' gangsters in the town.
Linden Kemkaran said: "We have a deeper problem in society with anti-social behaviour and it stems from a lack of accountability.
"People know they will not get challenged and we need to bring back law abiding behaviour into our communities so the level of trust can go back up to where it needs to be.
Just this weekend, a dispersal order was put in place across three towns in Thanet: Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate.
It's part of Kent Police's ongoing commitment to anti social behaviour, giving police extra power to tackle it.
It means anyone above 10 years old, who are seen to be carrying out nuisance behaviour, can be moved away from the area. If they return within a certain time limit, they risk arrest and further police action.
The orders, coupled with high-visibility patrols, are part of the continued response to concerns raised regarding underage street drinking, and aggressive behaviour towards staff at shops and restaurants.
District Commander for Thanet, Chief Inspector Ian Swallow said: "Over the past few weeks, patrols have been out along the beaches and streets, challenging those seen behaving in a disorderly manner and disrupting anyone showing signs of aggressive behaviour.
"Harassing others, or causing people to feel distressed or alarmed, is not tolerated."