Barrow officers using new powers to combat violence and disorder in the town centre hail their first weekend a success.
For the first time last weekend (Friday 31 July -Sunday 2 August), Barrow officers used section 27 notices under the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 to remove potentially violent and disorderly individuals from the town centre in a bid to reduce night time anti-social behaviour, crime and violence and enable law abiding revellers to enjoy a safe and crime-free night out.
For the first time last weekend (Friday 31 July -Sunday 2 August), Barrow officers used section 27 notices under the Violent Crime Reduction Act 2006 to remove potentially violent and disorderly individuals from the town centre in a bid to reduce night time anti-social behaviour, crime and violence and enable law abiding revellers to enjoy a safe and crime-free night out.
Although Friday was a quiet night with very few incidents of violence and disorder, police dealt with several incidents during the course of Saturday evening and as a result, six people were issued directions to leave the town centre area.
Sgt Ian McClymont who enforced the notices over the weekend said: "On all occasions, the section 27 notices worked effectively as individuals left the town centre as instructed before situations escalated into something more serious.
"The use of Section 27 notices will become more widespread in Barrow from now on. We're pleased with how they have worked so far and believe they mark a positive step towards reducing the threat of violence in the town centre."
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