Officers crack down on garden birthday bash and 'disorder' in Eastbourne town centre

Friday, 3 April 2020 16:49

Officers in Eastbourne have issued a dispersal order in the town centre following reports of 'pockets of disorder'. Police said they were in the town yesterday (Thursday, 2) encouraging the public to stay at home and follow government advice.

#Eastbourne Prevention team are out across the town today, engaging, explaining & encouraging the public to #StayHome & follow the latest Government advice

A dispersal order has also been authorised in the town centre, following pockets of disorder reported in the town centre pic.twitter.com/z9qIfrQeK7 — Eastbourne Police (@EastbournePol) April 2, 2020 It follows another incident on Wednesday (April, 1), where officers said an occupant at an address in Eastbourne was attempting to hold an 18th birthday party in the back garden. PC Rachel Bourne said they dispersed the young people and gave the homeowner 'strong words of advice'.

Attended address in #Eastbourne with PCSOs where the occupant thought it was suitable to hold a 18th birthday party in the back garden. All young people dispersed & homeowner given strong words of advice. Why are some struggling to follow government guidance? #StayHomeSaveLives

— PC Rachel Bourne #StayHomeSaveLives (@PcBourne) April 1, 2020 More Radio is continuously dedicated to providing a quality news service on-air and online, reporting local stories that matter across Sussex.If you enjoyed reading this story, then check out our home page at moreradio.online where you can find the latest from the county, along with features and competitions from our presenters, as well as listening to the station live. You can also sign up to our news alerts to receive updates on new stories. Simply click on the bell at the bottom right of the home page. This will then allow a pop-up which will ask if you would like to receive alerts. Press ‘allow’ and you’re all signed up! You can also follow us on Facebook and on Twitter.