Corner of West Midlands where police have special anti-social behaviour powers

Officers in Lichfield have been granted dispersal order powers under Section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 following reports of large groups gathering and causing disruption in the city centre

NewsNorth East NewsNorthumberlandDrugs, weapons and counterfeit cash have been seized00:11, 06 Aug 2026A motorbike was among the seized items following a day of action to tackle anti social behaviour in Bedlignto(Image: Northumberland County Council)Drugs, weapons and counterfeit cash have been seized as part of effort

Police say loud music has been played and litter has been left behind

There have been a number of serious incidents linked to the You Matter base on the edge of Liverpool city centre