Panic in seaside towns as police issue dispersal orders over violence

Panic in seaside towns as police issue dispersal orders over violenceUnder the restrictions, officers can order people to leave designated areas and arrest those who return after being dispersed. Share Article Share Article Facebook X LinkedIn Reddit Bluesky Email Copy Link Link copied Bookmark Add us as preferred source Comments By Ciaran McGrath, Senior News Reporter 17:14, Sat, May 30, 2026 Updated: 17:16, Sat, May 30, 2026 Rowdy scenes in Kent last weekend (Image: NC)Police have imposed dispersal orders across a string of seaside resorts after recent scenes of disorder involving hundreds of teenagers raised fears of further anti-social behaviour. Officers in three Kent coastal towns have been handed enhanced powers for the weekend, while similar measures were recently deployed in Southend in Essex following concerns about large groups of youths gathering in the city.The orders came into force across Broadstairs, Margate and Ramsgate at 3pm on Friday and will remain in place until 3pm on Sunday. Under the restrictions, officers can order people to leave designated areas and arrest those who return after being dispersed. Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT Read more: Shopkeeper left helpless as 30 yobs storm store in horrifying scenes Get the day's biggest headlines in UK and World news and more Subscribe Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy PolicyKent Police footage shows chaotic scenes on beach over Bank Holiday window.scriptsToLoad.push({url:'https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=121567&vp_content=embed946118sgztol&playerApiId=v1121567',triggeredBy:'tcfLoaded',containerId:'ovp-primis1',title:'Primis player 1',onload:()=>{window.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',function(e){if(e.detail.playerApiId==='v1121567'){const primisPlayer=e.detail;...