Patrols in Herne Bay to tackle anti-social behaviour
A dispersal order was instigated in the town at the weekend
Patrols in Herne Bay have been tackling antisocial behaviour.
A dispersal order was instigated in the town at the weekend following concerns about incidents of disorder.
On Saturday (14 June) officers stopped and searched seven individuals in Kings Road, Dering Road and the High Street and located drugs, namely cannabis on six individuals. They all received a community resolution.
Officers also recovered a stolen motorbike. The bike was spotted near to Chapel Row by an off duty officer and found to have been stolen from a property in Sittingbourne last month. Enquiries are ongoing to locate the suspect.
Three youths in the Memorial Park were issued with a dispersal notice when they were found to be smoking cannabis in a public place.
On Monday (16 June), officers arrested a 14 year old boy on suspicion of shoplifting, criminal damage and theft of a motor vehicle from a supermarket in Kings Road. He was released on bail while enquiries continue into the incidents.
Later that evening a 15 year old boy was arrested in the High Street on suspicion of a number of offences, including possession of drugs and theft of a motor vehicle. He has been bailed pending further enquires.
Chief Inspector Paul Stoner said: "We are committed to ensuring residents and visitors feel safe and confident when out and about and we will not tolerate intimidating or nuisance behaviour.
"While it is normally a minority responsible for antisocial behaviour, nevertheless it is not acceptable, and we will continue to use all tools at our disposal.
"I am determined to maintain a visible deterrent in the town and those who fail to learn their lesson will continue to be arrested and ultimately brought to justice."