Overview
- Cleveland Police put a 48‑hour dispersal order in place around Bishop Cuthbert Park on Saturday, October 3, after reports that a large group of youngsters gathered for a planned fight and fireworks were launched toward homes and a care home.
- Later on Saturday, October 3, a second 48‑hour dispersal order came into force covering Rossmere Park and adjacent roads after further reports of antisocial behaviour, criminal damage and graffiti.
- Under each dispersal order officers can immediately direct anyone involved in antisocial behaviour to leave the defined area and may arrest people who return during the 48‑hour period.
- Police say they have increased high‑visibility patrols, are carrying out targeted engagement with identified young people, and have appealed to parents and carers to know where children are in the evenings.
- Local leaders describe the actions as a short‑term enforcement step to protect vulnerable residents and public spaces while investigations and partnership work with the council aim to tackle the wider, recurring problem of youth antisocial behaviour in town parks.