A two-day dispersal order has been introduced in the town for the third time in quick succession.

It comes after disruptive behaviour in Lowestoft town centre saw arrests made following an assault and anti-social behaviour on Monday evening (March 30).

A two-day dispersal order is in place in Lowestoft. Image: Lowestoft Police Facebook (Image: Lowestoft Police Facebook)

The dispersal order has been initiated for the third time - just seven weeks after a new Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) covering Lowestoft town centre and surrounding areas had been introduced.

It was brought in to help reduce current patterns of anti-social behaviour in the town as police and East Suffolk Council vowed to deal with yobbish behaviour "quickly and effectively".

The clampdown now sees mask-wearing gangs, people who spit and urinate in public, e-scooters and electric bikes being ridden dangerously and intimidating behaviour from groups all banned in parts of the town.

If people are caught wearing face coverings, urinating or riding e-scooters and bikes in an anti-social manner they could face £100 fixed penalty notices.

Suffolk Constabulary said the order now applies to the majority of the Harbour ward in Lowestoft until 8.30pm on Wednesday.

It means that officers will be able to move people on if they feel they are causing harassment, alarm or distress or if they're committing crime or disorder.

Sgt Richard Bemment, who oversees policing in the town centre, said: "Unfortunately, for some individuals, their Easter break began with an overnight stay following an allegation of assault and anti-social behaviour in Lowestoft town centre last night.

"If you choose to come into our towns and villages and commit offences, you will be arrested.

Suffolk Constabulary operates a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour. Image: Lowestoft Police Facebook (Image: Lowestoft Police Facebook)

"Here in Suffolk, we operate a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social behaviour, and if you’re found committing it, you should fully expect positive action to be taken against you.

"As a result of last night’s disruptive behaviour, a Section 34/35 dispersal order is currently in place until 8.30pm on April 1."

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