Dispersal Orders failed to work ...so try them again.

3/6/05 Sunderland Evening Gazette

Gangs of yobs who terrorise residents on two Teesside estates are being targeted in a police crackdown today. Two 6 month Dispersal Orders, commencing today endingl December 3 cover one area bordered by West Dyke Road, Greystoke Road and Woodside and another area bordered by West Dyke Road, Low Farm Drive, Mersey Road and Troutbeck Road.

Inspector Dave Mead, of Redcar police, said: "The community police team has worked tirelessly with residents' groups and elected members to improve the quality of life for those suffering the misery caused by gangs of unruly youths " ...... "The orders are an important weapon in our armoury, but will not solve the long-term problems alone."

"To this end, further policing initiatives including Anti-Social Behaviour Orders and the execution of search warrants will be used in conjunction with the dispersal order."

Chris Abbott, ward councillor for the Newcomen ward and Essex Close resident which will be covered the order, said: "Residents have long pressed for this “ …”We have had a lot of problems since we had a dispersal order a while ago. There is a particular gang of youngsters who have caused considerable damage through arson and anti-social behaviour."