Six Arrested Amid Large Police Presence in Southend
Six people have been arrested in Southend-on-Sea due to an ongoing incident. A dispersal order is in effect until 20:00 BST on Wednesday to manage anti-social behavior on the seafront. The public is advised to avoid the area as police maintain a visible presence.
Six individuals have been arrested in Southend-on-Sea as part of an ongoing incident related to disorder, according to Essex Police.
The arrests coincided with a public warning from Southend West and Leigh MP, David Burton-Sampson, advising people to avoid the area.
A dispersal order, effective until 20:00 BST on Wednesday, has been enacted on Southend seafront to curb anti-social behavior.
This order covers Marine Parade, Pier Hill, High Street, Western Esplanade, and both of the city's train stations.
Chief Superintendent Morgan Cronin emphasized the importance of public assistance in these matters, while Daniel Cowan, Labour leader of Southend City Council, highlighted a significant influx of young people contributing to the situation.
The arrests coincided with a public warning from Southend West and Leigh MP, David Burton-Sampson, advising people to avoid the area.
A dispersal order, effective until 20:00 BST on Wednesday, has been enacted on Southend seafront to curb anti-social behavior.
This order covers Marine Parade, Pier Hill, High Street, Western Esplanade, and both of the city's train stations.
Chief Superintendent Morgan Cronin emphasized the importance of public assistance in these matters, while Daniel Cowan, Labour leader of Southend City Council, highlighted a significant influx of young people contributing to the situation.
