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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Politics
Rachael Burford

New ASBO-style powers to help Met tackle anti-social behaviour in crime-blighted London neighbourhoods

Policing Minister Sarah Jones (centre) visited Southall, where police are planning to use Respect Orders to tackle anti-social behaviour - (ES)

New ASBO-style powers are set to help the Met Police tackle anti-social behaviour in London neighbourhood blighted by crime, the Home Office has said.

The Government on Monday introduced Respect Orders, which will see offenders hit with tougher restrictions such as curfews and town centre bans.

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