Merseyside Police will be targeting parts of Wirral following reports of crime and anti-social behaviour.
The increased police powers will be in place in New Ferry, Bebington and Port Sunlight from 2pm today until 2pm on Thursday, August 11, as part of a dispersal order in the area. It comes after Stagecoach were forced to change their routes i n New Ferry due to "youths throwing bricks at passing buses" on Monday evening.
Merseyside Police said recent reports in the area also relate to "groups of youths congregating, some of whom have been involved in criminal damage offences and have caused harassment, alarm, and distress to residents and businesses in the community."
