Another dispersal zone in Kirkby has been introduced following reports of anti-social behaviour in the area.
The order is in place from 6pm on Friday 27 February until 5.59pm Sunday 1 March where it will be further reviewed.
Merseyside Police Officers will remain in the area to provide a visible presence and deal with any incidents.
The dispersal zone covers the areas within, including and bounded by Hall Lane, Cherryfield Drive, County Road and Webster Drive.
The order comes under Section 35 of the Anti-Social Behaviour & Policing Act 2014, which gives police officers and police community support traffic officers powers to direct people they suspect are causing or likely to cause crime, nuisance or anti-social behaviour to members of the public to leave a designated area and not return for up to 48 hours.
Under the legislation, officers have the power to seize any item, including vehicles, used in the commission of anti-social behaviour.
Should a person who has previously been directed to leave the area return, an offence would be committed, which they may ultimately be arrested for.
Community Policing Inspector Andrew Robinson said: “We have received further reports of several incidents that have had a significant impact upon local residents, businesses and emergency services due to large gatherings, anti social behaviour incidents and criminal offences.
“Incidents include windows being kicked through by group of youths, throwing chairs in restaurants and refusing to leave, youths causing criminal damage in supermarkets, smashing bottles and stealing items which is absolutely unacceptable.
“We have proactively put this dispersal in place to prevent youths gathering and causing unnecessary distress and intimidation to staff and people who want to work or go about their business without fear or harm.
“Please continue to report any concerns and incidents and we will take action. I would also continue to ask parents and guardians to speak with their children and young people and stress to them the dangers of engaging in anti-social behaviour and have an idea of where they are going in the evening, and who they are with.”
“If you witness any anti-social behaviour or have any information about such incidents, please contact or speak to our officers.”
Anyone with information on antisocial behaviour in their area is asked to contact Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’.
You can also report information via: Report a crime | Merseyside Police or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: Giving information | Crimestoppers . In an emergency always call 999.