Epsom Derby: Council agrees new anti-social behaviour powers
Police have been granted more powers to tackle anti-social behaviour ahead of the Epsom Derby.Epsom and Ewell Borough Council has adopted a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) for the whole borough, which will allow police officers to fine people being harassing, threatening or abusive.The order, granted at a council meeting on Tuesday, is designed to give officers powers to tackle anti-social behaviour without the need to immediately resort to arrests.Insp Tommy Pearson, borough commander for Epsom and Ewell, said: "Our main aim is to keep the community safe from harm and limit the impact as much as possible.
"There are small pockets of anti-social behaviour in the area around the racecourse and we have been doing a lot of work with the local community to target it in the area around the Derby."
More than 25,000 people are expected for Ladies Day on Friday, and 35,000 people for Derby Day on Saturday.Epsom Down racecourse said it contributes £64m to the economy each year through the Epsom Derby and other events.Under the terms of the PSPO, which lasts for a minimum of three years, police officers will be able to fine anyone harassing or intimidating members of the public or being abusive, if they do not stop when asked to.
Officers will also be able to fine people wearing clothing designed to obscure their identity for the purpose of committing crime or anti-social behaviour.Councillor Shanice Goldman said: "This will allow an early intervention which can avoid arrests and criminalisation of people who are usually good, law-abiding citizens."This is a once a year event that everyone should be able to enjoy, including local residents."
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