Police warn 'fighting' groups not to travel to other areas after temporary Ilkley ban

Police have warned groups of people who were reportedly "fighting" in Ilkley not to travel to other areas after a temporary ban was imposed.

Police put a dispersal order in place in Ilkley on Wednesday, June 24 following reports of fighting on the riverbanks.

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The order applies to Ilkley town centre.

It will last until Friday.

Today, Inspector Adam Beecroft, shared a video advising those who were fighting not to travel elsewhere to be anti-social.

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In the video, Insp Beecroft said: "Yesterday afternoon I had cause to issue a dispersal order for Ilkley town centre due to reports of anti-social behaviour and violence.

"This order will last until Friday afternoon.

Police have warned groups of people who were reportedly "fighting" in Ilkley not to travel to other areas after a temporary ban was imposed.Police have warned groups of people who were reportedly "fighting" in Ilkley not to travel to other areas after a temporary ban was imposed.
Police have warned groups of people who were reportedly "fighting" in Ilkley not to travel to other areas after a temporary ban was imposed.

"My officers and partners will be out in Ilkley today to deal with anyone going against that order and also illegal parking and littering.

"We are also aware that groups may decide to go to neighbouring villages and towns and I strongly advise against that.

"We will be monitoring that situation too."

The dispersal order gives uniformed officers and police community support officers (PCSOs) the power to direct someone to leave the area and not return to the area for a specified period.

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It also gives officers the powers to remove under 16-year-olds to their place of residence/safety and the authority for officers to direct them to surrender relevant property.

Anyone who breaks the dispersal order has committed a criminal offence and can face up to three months in prison or a £2,500 fine.

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