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Thornton, Lancs, is a popular retirement area but yobs have made the centre a no go area for the elderly. Wyre Borough Council has issued a Dispersal Order / Curfew which will initially last for six months on all (approx 1,200) under 16’s – said to be first such order in the UK.
PC Ari Lewis, the community beat manager for the region, said: "We have tried to speak to the youngsters to tell them the problems they are causing but it doesn't seem to get through to them."
"We want to give the town back to the decent citizens and business owners of Thornton."
Anyone who is caught breaking the order twice within 24 hours will be arrested.
Councillor Lynne Bowen is reported by the Mirror saying "Local residents have become very stressed about this. If it works we shall look to extend it to other towns."
Summer is a cumin in ... what self respecting 15 year old wants to go out ? Especially when they could stay in.
PC Ari Lewis, the community beat manager for the region, said: "We have tried to speak to the youngsters to tell them the problems they are causing but it doesn't seem to get through to them."
"We want to give the town back to the decent citizens and business owners of Thornton."
Anyone who is caught breaking the order twice within 24 hours will be arrested.
Councillor Lynne Bowen is reported by the Mirror saying "Local residents have become very stressed about this. If it works we shall look to extend it to other towns."
Summer is a cumin in ... what self respecting 15 year old wants to go out ? Especially when they could stay in.
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