High visibility patrols in Worthing as police carry out four days of action

Police officers and staff have conducted four days of action around Worthing town centre in order to address anti-social, disruptive and criminal behaviour in the area.
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Over the four days, officers conducted high visibility patrols, engaged with members of the public, seized alcohol from those in breach of the public space protection order and issued three section 35 dispersal orders.

Adur and Worthing Chief Inspector Sarah Leabeatter added: “Our officers and staff have been patrolling the town centre to address any issues of ASB or disorder.

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“We are aware a small minority of people who are causing concern within the communities and this is simply unacceptable.

“I am pleased to say that, on the whole, the public are acting in a respectable manner and the fact that no arrests were made on our four-days of action shows this.

“We will continue to engage and work with partner agencies to ensure the relevant action is taken against those who are being disruptive.

“Just last week we issued two community protection notices to individuals who have persistently been causing ASB.

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“We would continue to ask members of the public to report ASB and disorder within the town to us either online or by calling 101.”

It comes after a dispersal order was issued in the town centre over the weekend – read more here.

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