Police have cracked down on a gang of youths on bikes who have been causing problems in Torquay town centre.
Police have cracked down on a gang of youths on bikes who have been causing problems in Torquay town centre.
Torquay police say the Neighbourhood Support Team has been dealing with the group of youths on bicycles who have been causing issues in the town recently.
Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 allows police officers to disperse persons from a specific area to prevent crime and disorder for up to 48 hours.
Section 37 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 allows police to remove property from individuals if it is reasonably believed that property is likely to be used in behaviour that harasses, alarms, or distresses members of the public.
Torquay police revealed they had seized two push bikes and two mobile phones from young people in the town who had been part of a group causing a nuisance.
Above: Torquay police seized mobile phones
They added: “These young people were then dispersed from the town centre for 48 hours and taken home to their parents. If they return, they will be arrested.
“We will not tolerate this sort of behaviour in our town and will use our powers to remove individuals and seize property from them if needed.”