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Police in Caerleon will enforce a new dispersal order for an area used by antisocial drivers.

For years Caerleon residents have complained to police about youngsters gathering in the Coldbath Road and Broadway area of the village and driving cars at speed late at night.
After gathering information and evidence, Gwent Police and Newport City Council authorised the implementation of a dispersal order.

The order will run from March 1st until August 31st and gives police officers the power to ask any groups of two or more people, or vehicles, to leave the area.

Anyone who refuses to leave, or returns to the area within 24 hours, can be arrested or given a fixed-penalty notice under the Anti-social Behaviour Act 2003.

The only exclusions to the order will be any prearranged public events that may be held on the site.

Crime and Disorder Reduction Officer Pc Leanne Pole said:
“Over the years there have been problems with youths gathering in the area and drivers using Coldbath Road and Broadway into the small hours, disturbing the peace of local residents.

The action we have taken by introducing this dispersal order shows that we are listening to the public and tackling their concerns head-on.”