A dispersal order has been issued in Southend this evening following reports of dangerous and reckless driving linked to an organised car cruise event along the Western Esplanade.
The order, which came into force at 8pm on Saturday (March 22), will remain in place until 8am on Sunday (March 23). It gives police the power to disperse groups engaging in anti-social or dangerous behaviour and prevent them from returning to the area, or face arrest.
The dispersal order forms part of a broader effort by police to clamp down on illegal car meets, which have become a growing concern in various parts of the country.
Further updates are expected as the situation develops overnight.
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