Police have issued a dispersal order for the centre of a Powys town.

Dyfed-Powys Police have issued a dispersal order in the centre of Ystradgynlais today (October 11) in order to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Police have confirmed that the order will be in place for two days and will give officers enhanced powers to tackle anti-social behaviour – including the confiscation of property.

The area will over the area surrounding the bus station back toward the river alongside Commercial Street.

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In a statement online a spokesperson for Dyfed-Powys Police said: “Officers in Ystradgynlais Town centre have been given extra powers to deal with anyone involved anti – social behaviour today.

“The dispersal order, which is granted under the Anti-Social Behaviour Crime and Policing Act 2014, will apply to all, including youths, and will be in place for 48 hours from 5pm today. It will cover the area as shown on the map.

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“Police officers and PCSOs will be able to instruct anybody who is causing, or is likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to leave the area. They will also have the power to seize any property which officers suspect is being used to cause ASB.”

Anyone who may be concerned about behaviour in the area is being asked to contact Dyfed-Powys Police via https://orlo.uk/Hw5Gj, emailing 101@dyfed-powys.police.uk or ringing 101.

Police ask members of the public getting in touch to quote the reference 24000846093.