20-strong gang of teenagers hit with street ban

A 48-HOUR dispersal order has been issued in a south Manchester suburb after police received ‘numerous reports’ of teenagers causing trouble.

On Saturday night, GMP attended incidents of antisocial behaviour involving a group of up to 20 youths in Didsbury. Police say the teens, who are thought to have been drinking, ran off when challenged by officers and also stole fire extinguishers from the Shell garage.

The order, which runs until 11.19pm today, gives officers and PSCSOs the power to disperse crowds and prevent nuisance.

Officers can ask troublemakers to leave and not return to the area covered by the order.

Anyone doing so would be liable for arrest.

A post on the GMP Chorlton and Didsbury Facebook page said: “Yesterday evening police received numerous reports of young persons aged between 13 to 20 years causing antisocial behaviour around the area of Didsbury. Some reports mentioned groups of youths between 15 to 20.

“Upon police attendance the youths ran off and evaded police and continued to cause ASB at numerous points during the evening. It is suspected the youths were also under the influence of alcohol.

“As a result the Chorlton and Didsbury Neighbourhood Team are tackling this issue and are in the process of contacting local residents in order to identify the youths responsible.

“This order has been issued to protect the public and prevent crime and disorder in the area. Do you know where you son/daughter is tonight if they are out? Please ensure they are not engaged in anti-social behaviour as this will not be tolerated and offenders will be prosecuted.”