A DISPERSAL order will be in place this weekend in Newbridge following recent reports of anti-social behaviour and damage caused to the town's cricket club.

The designated area of the order will include: Bridge Street, Newbridge Leisure Centre, Newbridge Comprehensive School, Newbridge Rugby Club, Welfare Ground, Celynen Road, Newbridge Gateway Retail Park and Calzaghe Bridge.

The order will be in place from 4pm - 2am today, Friday, August 5 and tomorrow, Saturday, August 6.

Officers will be patrolling the area and will have the authority to direct anyone behaving in an anti-social manner away from the area. If they return to that area after being moved on, they face being arrested.

Local Inspector Jason White said: "This dispersal order has been put in place following reports of anti-social behaviour in these areas and the recent damage caused to the cricket club.

“Officers will be on regular patrol in the areas affected to enforce the dispersal order and to prevent incidents of anti-social behaviour."

He added: “Officers are continuing their enquiries following the incident at the cricket club and I would again appeal to anyone with information relating to this to call 101 quoting log 186 23/07/16.”

Please report any anti-social activity to 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.