Dispersal Zone put in place in Sidcup

Dispersal Zone put in place in Sidcup

Good afternoon,

Due to ongoing incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) along Sidcup High Street over the past few evenings, a Dispersal Zone has been authorised by Inspector Evans under Section 35 of the Anti-social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act.

This power allows officers to take swift and effective action to prevent further ASB.

Powers under Section 35

Under this authority, officers may:

Direct any individual who is contributing to, or is likely to contribute to, anti-social behaviour to leave the specified area

Require individuals to leave immediately and not return for up to 48 hours

Require the surrender of items that may be used or are likely to be used to cause ASB

Use reasonable force if necessary to enforce a direction

Arrest without warrant anyone who fails to comply with a direction given under Section 35

These powers should be used where necessary and proportionate to prevent further anti-social behaviour.

Officers attending Sidcup High Street during this period are encouraged to make use of this power where appropriate. If ongoing ASB is observed, please contact the police on 101 to report it so that we can respond accordingly.

📅 Duration of the Dispersal Zone

From: 1700 hrs on 17 April 2026

To: 1700 hrs on 19 April 2026

📍 Area Covered

Sidcup High Street, from Cross Road to Christchurch Road

Including 100 metres into:

Craybrook Road
St John’s Road
Hadlow Road
Hatherley Road
Station Road
Christchurch Road
Elm Road
The Crescent
Nelson Road
Church Road

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Gareth Evans
(Metropolitan Police, Inspector, BEXLEY SNT - (Inspector for Longlands, St Marys, Sidcup, Blackfen, Blendon & Penhill, Welling))