The dispersal order will come into affect from this evening (Image: John Myers)

Anti-social behaviour has sparked a command for extra police powers in Bridgend over the next three days. South Wales Police officers have been granted additional powers to address anti-social behaviour involving youths aged 10 to 17 in the area.

The dispersal order will be in affect for 48-hours starting from Wednesday, November 19 at 5pm until Friday, November 21 until 5pm in a bid to tackle the issue in Bridgend. The order will be in place in a large section of the town, indicated in the map below.

Under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, police officers can direct anyone who is causing, or is likely to cause, harassment, alarm, or distress to leave the specified ar

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