Five arrested after patrols increased in Southsea

Five arrested after patrols increased in Southsea

Hampshire Constabulary arrested five people on Wednesday 24th June in Southsea after patrols in the area were increased.

Patrols were out in all of Old Portsmouth, and particularly foused on Southsea Common and the Hot Walls, to tackle anti-social behaviour.

As a result, five people were arrested:

• A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of common assault on an emergency worker. The man has been charged. Prosper Yandisa Langeni of no fixed abode, will appeared before Portsmouth Magistrates Court yesterday.
• An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs with intent to supply and failure to comply with S35 dispersal notice
• A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence. The man has been charged with one counts of assaulting an police officer and two counts of use threatening and abusive behaviour to cause harassment and distress. Robertino Brown of Knox Road, Portsmouth will appear before Portsmouth Magistrates Court on 23rd July.
• A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of failure to comply with a S35 dispersal notice.
• A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of failure to comply with a S35 dispersal notice.

Acting Inspector Darren Ali said:

“Today, our patrol plans and the dispersal order remains in place.  

“The map shows the area where we have our dedicated patrols and outlines the dispersal zone.

“Yesterday, we put a dispersal order in place for 48 hours which lasts until midday tomorrow. As we approach that expiry time, we are able to review the order and if required, authorise another one. Dispersal orders give us the power to order a person to leave the designated area and not return for 24 hours. Breaching this is a criminal offence.

“We know that the majority of people in Old Portsmouth are out to enjoy the warm weather and we want you to enjoy these areas of the city safely with friends and loved ones. Therefore, our additional patrols and dispersal order will remain in place to tackle those few intent on causing anti-social behaviour and engaging in violence of any kind and that’s where our focus will be.”