A DISPERSAL order has come into force from Colwyn Bay to Rhos-on-Sea after a spate of antisocial behaviour incidents.

This order, from Cliff Gardens to Rhos Promenade, took effect at 12pm today (October 18), and will last for 48 hours.

It follows “repeated issues of antisocial behaviour by groups of males riding e-bikes at speed”, North Wales Police said.

A dispersal order gives officers powers to direct a person who has engaged, or is likely to engage in, antisocial behaviour, to leave a specified area and not to return for a period of 48 hours.

If a person does not comply, they can be arrested and potentially face penalties, such as fines or imprisonment.

Inspector Jacob Jones said: “We will not tolerate abusive behaviour and violence towards law abiding members of our community, and there will be an increased police presence in the area.

“I would encourage anyone who witnesses youths, who are usually dressed in black, wearing hoodies and facemasks, riding in groups and behaving in an antisocial manner to report it to us as soon as possible, via our live webchat or on 101.

“To parents and carers, I would ask: 'Do you know where your young people are?' Please make them aware of this dispersal order. If they abide by the law, they have nothing to fear from it.

“However, there will be a zero tolerance approach to anyone who behaves in an antisocial or threatening way, or does not comply with the dispersal order.”