Police officers in the seaside town of Llantwit Major have been given extra powers to deal with anyone involved in anti-social behaviour on New Year's Day. South Wales Police say patrols have been increased and have urged parents to speak to their children.
The dispersal order, which is granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, will apply to all, including youths, and will be in place for 12 hours from midday until midnight on Sunday, January 1. The order means that police officers and PCSOs can order anybody who is causing, or is likely to cause harassment, alarm, or distress to leave the area. They will also have the power to seize any property which officers suspect is being used to cause anti-social behaviour.
The order covers the area as shown on this map:
