Antisocial behaviour has become a significant concern for residents in the Kingsmead Square area of Bath. Persistent disturbances have raised alarm among locals, prompting law enforcement to take decisive measures.
In response, the police have implemented a dispersal order covering Kingsmead Square, effective until 12:30 pm on Sunday, July 13. This order grants officers the authority to require individuals engaged in or likely to engage in antisocial behaviour to leave the designated area immediately and prohibits their return within the order’s timeframe.
The affected zone spans from James Street West to Lower Borough Walls, extends from Monmouth Street to Upper Borough Walls, and includes parts of Westgate Street. These boundaries have been carefully defined to target hotspots of disruptive activity.
Local police communicated via social media: “Following reports of antisocial behaviour from the public, a dispersal order is now in place for the Kingsmead Square area until Sunday afternoon. This empowers officers to ask individuals causing or likely to cause disorder to leave the area."
Chief Inspector Scott Hill, Area Commander for Bath and North East Somerset (BANES), emphasized the importance of community collaboration: “Our neighbourhood policing team is actively working with residents to address ongoing antisocial behaviour. This dispersal notice supports our mission to ensure the community can enjoy public spaces safely and without disruption.”
Through these strengthened powers, the police aim to restore peace and foster a welcoming environment for everyone in Kingsmead Square.