A dispersal zone has been authorised in certain areas in Bexley this weekend.
The zone will cover the Broadway and its surrounding areas as outlined on the map.
Inspector Lowe authorised the order to begin from 6pm today (Friday, August 20) until 5.59pm on Sunday, August 22.
The purpose of the dispersal zone is to reduce violent crime and anti-social behaviour in the area.
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DISPERSAL NOTICE
— Bexley MPS (@MPSBexley) August 20, 2021
A dispersal zone has been authorised by Inspector Lowe for the Broadway and surrounding areas in Bexley. It will begin from 18:00hrs today and continue until 17:59hrs on Sunday 22nd August. The purpose of this is to reduce violent crime and ASB in the area pic.twitter.com/bCdHAgKY5g
Bexley officers notified residents of the zone on social media in a post that said: "DISPERSAL NOTICE A dispersal zone has been authorised by Inspector Lowe for the Broadway and surrounding areas in Bexley.
"It will begin from 18:00hrs today and continue until 17:59hrs on Sunday 22nd August.
"The purpose of this is to reduce violent crime and ASB in the area."
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