FOLLOWING information received, a dispersal order that has been put in place for Harlow town has been extended to cover junction 7A of M11.

It will be in force in Harlow this Saturday night and Sunday morning ahead of a planned car cruising event.

This order will remain in place between 6pm Saturday 23 September and 6am Sunday 24 September.

Designed to stop the event before it begins, tackle the associated anti-social behaviour and prevent crime and disorder, the order covers the whole of Harlow and is extended to cover junction 7A of M11. 

Acting Inspector Matt Hughes said: “We use these orders in a considered and proportionate way, to make sure they are targeting anti-social behaviour and allowing people to go about their daily lives.

“We will not tolerate dangerous driving in any part of Harlow, and our officers will be out in the community on Saturday evening to make sure drivers are behaving safely and responsibly.”

Dispersal order in town ahead of suspected car meet has been extended; 23/09/2023

Following information received, a dispersal order that has been put in place for Harlow town has been extended to cover junction 7A of M11.

It will be in force in Harlow this Saturday night and Sunday morning ahead of a planned car cruising event.

This order will remain in place between 6pm Saturday 23 September and 6am Sunday 24 September.

Designed to stop the event before it begins, tackle the associated anti-social behaviour and prevent crime and disorder, the order covers the whole of Harlow and is extended to cover junction 7A of M11. 

Acting Inspector Matt Hughes said: “We use these orders in a considered and proportionate way, to make sure they are targeting anti-social behaviour and allowing people to go about their daily lives.

“We will not tolerate dangerous driving in any part of Harlow, and our officers will be out in the community on Saturday evening to make sure drivers are behaving safely and responsibly.”