A DISPERSAL order has been put in place in Harlow this evening, Sunday 3 May, to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.

The order, put in place at 9.35pm this evening, has been put on under section 35 of the Anti Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing, following reports of anti-social driving in the town at a car meet. The order will help us stop individuals driving in a way that poses a risk to the safety of other road users.

The order covers Harlow and the adjoining roads shown in the map and will be in place until 6am tomorrow, Bank Holiday Monday.

Under the order officers have power to disperse anyone in the exclusion areas for 48-hours.

Inspector Luke Edmonds said: “We have seen some really irresponsible and anti-social driving this evening and we are not prepared to allow it to continue or for any others to come to Harlow to join in.

“If you are intent on coming to Harlow to drive anti-socially, please don’t bother as we will be waiting for you.

“We want all of our residents to be able to enjoy their weekend peacefully and safely.”