Residents in a Cardiff suburb put under a police order due to anti-social behaviour have said a clampdown is "a long time coming" after vandalism, abuse and "terrorising" in recent months.
On Tuesday Caerau was placed under a section 35 dispersal order which allows police to exclude anyone from the area for up to 48 hours to reduce the risk of anti-social behaviour or disorder. South Wales Police said it "had some issues in the area involving groups of children and youths" and had launched investigations to identify those involved.
The order, which covers a large part of Cowbridge Road West and along Caerau Lane, also gives police the power to remove anyone under 16 and take them to where they live or a safe place. It was in place until 6pm on Wednesday, February 23.
