A dispersal order has been introduced in south Liverpool in a bid to combat potential disorder after incidents in Southport and the city itself in the past week.
The order was introduced at 7pm and runs until 7pm on Thursday.
It covers Upper Parliament Street, Grover Street, Mt Vernon Road, Edge Lane, Mill Lane, Lance Lane, Dudlow Lane, Queens Drive, Allerton Road, Smithdown Road, Greenbank Road, Mossley Hill Road, Elmswood Road, Mossley Hill Drive, Aigburth Drive, Park Road and St James Place.
Under the legislation, officers have powers to seize any item used to commit anti-social behaviour.
Should a person who has previously been directed to leave the area return, an offence would be committed for which they could be arrested.
Inspector Leigh Price from Merseyside Police said: “We have introduced this order to prevent potential disorder following similar incidents in Merseyside and other parts of the country this week.
“Patrols have been increased in the area to deal with any issues, and this dispersal zone gives officers on the ground extra powers to approach people they believe could be there to commit anti-social behaviour or disorder.
“This order is aimed at ensuring residents and businesses are not subjected to any such behaviour, and I ask that people continue reporting any concerns and we will take action.”
