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Pembrokeshire Herald
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Police to crush e-scooters used in anti-social behaviour within 48 hours
Fast-track powers proposed to deliver swift justice and deter repeat offenders A NEW crackdown on anti-social driving in Wales could see vehicles such as e-scooters, quad bikes and off-road motorcycles seized and destroyed within 48 hours under plans unveiled by the UK Government. Currently, police forces must wait 14 days before disposing of vehicles used in anti-social behaviour. The proposed changes would slash that delay, aiming to stop offenders reclaiming their vehicles and reduce repeat offending. The new powers are being proposed as part of a wider UK Government consultation launched today (May 28), which seeks to fast-track the removal and disposal of nuisance vehicles from streets across Wales and England. As part of the consultation, ministers are also proposing to remove the requirement for police officers to issue a formal warning before seizing vehicles under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002. South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Emma Wools welcomed the move, saying: 'These new powers send a clear message to would-be offenders and local communities in Wales: swift justice will be delivered and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. 'Sales of e-scooters and off-road bikes have rapidly increased, so today is an important step in tackling more serious crime in Wales, with the vehicles often used to facilitate drug dealing, organised acquisitive crime and serious violence.' The move comes as part of the UK Government's broader Plan for Change, which aims to increase police presence, clamp down on disruptive behaviour and deliver safer communities. It also follows an announcement that Wales will receive more than 150 new neighbourhood police officers by April 2026, with each neighbourhood having named and contactable officers by July next year. Jessica Morden, Labour MP for Newport East, said the measures would be welcomed by residents. 'I know today's announcement will be good news for many in Newport East, where concerns over the misuse of e-scooters are raised with me frequently,' she said. 'I introduced the E-scooters (Review and Awareness) Bill to Parliament last November because our laws lag behind other countries. Today's steps are a significant move in the right direction.' Public consultation now open The public consultation will run for six weeks until Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Proposals include: Reducing the vehicle disposal timeframe under the Police Reform Act 2002 from 14 days to 48 hours Reducing disposal times for uninsured or unlicensed vehicles (Road Traffic Act 1988) from 14 days to 7 days Aligning disposal timeframes for vehicles seized under trespass laws (Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994) Updating statutory charges for vehicle removal, storage and disposal The consultation is available at: – Vehicle removal, storage and disposal consultation
Pembrokeshire Herald
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Pembrokeshire Herald
Man arrested after late-night disturbance at Asda
Fast-track powers proposed to deliver swift justice and deter repeat offenders A NEW crackdown on anti-social driving in Wales could see vehicles such as e-scooters, quad bikes and off-road motorcycles seized and destroyed within 48 hours under plans unveiled by the UK Government. Currently, police forces must wait 14 days before disposing of vehicles used in anti-social behaviour. The proposed changes would slash that delay, aiming to stop offenders reclaiming their vehicles and reduce repeat offending. The new powers are being proposed as part of a wider UK Government consultation launched today (May 28), which seeks to fast-track the removal and disposal of nuisance vehicles from streets across Wales and England. As part of the consultation, ministers are also proposing to remove the requirement for police officers to issue a formal warning before seizing vehicles under Section 59 of the Police Reform Act 2002. South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Emma Wools welcomed the move, saying: 'These new powers send a clear message to would-be offenders and local communities in Wales: swift justice will be delivered and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated. 'Sales of e-scooters and off-road bikes have rapidly increased, so today is an important step in tackling more serious crime in Wales, with the vehicles often used to facilitate drug dealing, organised acquisitive crime and serious violence.' The move comes as part of the UK Government's broader Plan for Change, which aims to increase police presence, clamp down on disruptive behaviour and deliver safer communities. It also follows an announcement that Wales will receive more than 150 new neighbourhood police officers by April 2026, with each neighbourhood having named and contactable officers by July next year. Jessica Morden, Labour MP for Newport East, said the measures would be welcomed by residents. 'I know today's announcement will be good news for many in Newport East, where concerns over the misuse of e-scooters are raised with me frequently,' she said. 'I introduced the E-scooters (Review and Awareness) Bill to Parliament last November because our laws lag behind other countries. Today's steps are a significant move in the right direction.' Public consultation now open The public consultation will run for six weeks until Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Proposals include: Reducing the vehicle disposal timeframe under the Police Reform Act 2002 from 14 days to 48 hours Reducing disposal times for uninsured or unlicensed vehicles (Road Traffic Act 1988) from 14 days to 7 days Aligning disposal timeframes for vehicles seized under trespass laws (Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994) Updating statutory charges for vehicle removal, storage and disposal The consultation is available at: – Vehicle removal, storage and disposal consultation
BBC News
24-04-2025
- BBC News
Leominster travellers' camp ordered to leave by council
Legal action is being taken by a council over a large unauthorised travellers' camp in group has been told to leave local authority-owned land close to the A44/A49 roundabout, near Leominster, by Herefordshire direction was taken under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 which allows councils to order people in vehicles on certain types of land to leave it, a spokesperson warned that, if the travellers did not obey the order, there would be court action in the future. The council's Gypsy and Traveller Team and Environmental Health Officers have examined the site in terms of it being used for living on in the long-term, the spokesperson they rejected this idea because of alleged disruptive activities and concerns over the suitability of the site for long-term spokesperson added that the land would have to be cleared at the council's own expense. This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service, which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Hereford & Worcester on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
Daily Record
23-04-2025
- Daily Record
CCTV released of man cops wish to speak to about Old Firm assault
A CCTV image of a man has been released as part of a police investigation into an assault at the recent Old Firm derby at Celtic Park . The force is searching for a man who they believe may be able to assist them with their ongoing investigation into an assault that occurred at the Celtic versus Rangers match on Sunday, March 16, at Parkhead stadium, at around 2.20pm. The man has been described as white, bald and wearing a light-coloured top. Constable Kevin Davidson of the Greater Glasgow Football Enquiry Unit said: 'We are keen to talk to the man in the image as we believe he may have information which could assist with our enquiries. I would encourage him or anyone who may recognise him to contact us.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident number 0758 of 16 March, 2025. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. We recently reported that a group of Old Firm ultras were reported to the Procurator Fiscal after refusing to be searched by police upon entry to Celtic Park on March 16. The group of 90, who had concealed their identity, were denied entry to the stadium ahead of the Celtic v Rangers derby. They were knocked back after refusing to be searched by cops after Police Scotland enforced stop and search powers. The Section 60, Criminal Justice and Public Order Act , allows officers to search individuals for weapons and remove items used to hide identities. It was the opinion of officers that they posed a threat to the safety of people within the stadium and to the public due to possible possession of weapons and pyrotechnics. Cops say pyrotechnics were disposed of and set off causing a fire - endangering both the public and officers. All 90 people were reported to the Procurator Fiscal in relation to contraventions of Section 60 . Separately, there was one arrest made during the fixture. A 20-year-old man was arrested and charged for alleged police assault on approach to the stadium. A second man, aged 46, was the subject of a report to the Procurator Fiscal for allegedly being in possession of a pyrotechnic . Chief Superintendent Stevie Dolan, who led the policing operation, said: "Again, the vast majority of fans were simply there to enjoy the match and I would thank them for their good conduct. It was necessary to apply containment tactics to maintain public safety and deal effectively with those intent on disruption or non-compliance with relevant legislation, including powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 . "As a result, some groups of supporters missed the game , but that was their choice. Our priority is and always will be the safety of fans in and around the stadium and the general public in the wider city. To support that, enforcement of Section 60 and other legislation was undertaken proportionately, with search powers being enacted in a targeted manner. "Non-compliance with the Section 60 powers resulted in 90 people being reported to the Procurator Fiscal. Others have been arrested or reported for other offences, including the assault of a police officer. A significant number of pyrotechnics were seized or prevented from entering the stadium, which again demonstrates the disregard that some supporters have for the safety of others. "We will continue to work with partners, including the clubs , to improve safety and order and to ensure that the sporting event is the real focus."
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Celtic appoint safety advisers after fan concerns
Celtic have hired independent safety consultants to look into fan complaints about policing of the last Old Firm fixture. The club previously said it had received complaints from supporters about events outside the stadium on 16 March and would be reviewing the concerns. Officers were granted special powers ahead of the game to stop fans they believed to be under "reasonable suspicion" of committing a crime. A total of 90 fans were denied entry to Celtic Park on the day after refusing to be searched by police. Rangers went on to win the match 3-2, the Ibrox club's first victory at the home of their rivals since October 2020. Celtic said they wanted to speak to Police Scotland in the wake of the Scottish Premiership game. It was the first to be attended by away fans since 2023 following a ticket dispute between the Glasgow clubs. The force defended the use of powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, which led to the searches and detentions. It said a significant number of pyrotechnics had been seized during the operation. Ch Supt Stevie Dolan, who led the police operation, thanked the majority of fans for their good conduct and said searches were "undertaken proportionately". "It was necessary to apply containment tactics to maintain public safety and deal effectively with those intent on disruption or non-compliance with relevant legislation," he added. Celtic have now announced they have hired Fairhurst, a UK-wide firm which offers consultation services on health and safety in construction projects and events. The club statement said the firm would "collate and review the feedback on supporter experiences received by the club". It added: "Fairhurst will also offer an opportunity for others who were present, and who have not already provided feedback on the events, to do so. "Our primary concern will always be for the safety of our supporters. "Within Celtic Park we work closely with Police Scotland, the Scottish Ambulance Service, and other public authorities to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our own fans, and all other visitors to the stadium." The club said it recognised that "many supporters" had raised concerns about what happened on the day. The statement continued: "All supporters should feel safe when attending - and travelling to - football matches. "Just as supporters should behave safely and responsibly both inside and outside of football stadia, so too they should be confident at all times that they themselves will be treated fairly." Celtic said they would talk to supporters, supporters' associations and clubs as well as the national force to "understand" the events. Police Scotland have been approached for comment. Celtic to speak to police after fans denied match entry Police deny 90 football fans entry to Old Firm match Police given 'stop and search' power ahead of derby
