A dispersal order has been put in place after teenagers were reportedly abusive to members of the public and climbed on a business's roof.

The order will cover Folkestone, Cheriton and Hawkinge for the weekend.

It comes as officers were called to Hawkinge five times this week following reports of anti-social behaviour.

This includes youths being involved in disturbances, abusing the public and scaling the roof of a business.

The order gives officers the power to move people on from the area if they are found to be causing harassment, alarm or distress.

Those moved on will not be able to return within 24 hours.

The order came into play at 4pm today and will stay until 4pm on Sunday.

A statement from Kent Police in Folkestone and Hythe said: "A dispersal order will be enforced in Hawkinge, Folkestone and Cheriton between 4pm on Friday and 3.59pm on Sunday.

"Kent Police was called to Hawkinge on five occasions between Tuesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 19 following reports of teenagers involved in disturbances, being abusive to members of the public and climbing on the roof of a local business.

"In response to these incidents, and to avoid displacing any further incidents to elsewhere in the district, a dispersal area has been implemented across Folkestone, Cheriton and Hawkinge.

"The dispersal order gives officers the power to move on any individual who they suspect is involved in, or likely to become involved in, anti-social or nuisance behaviour.

"It also gives patrols the power to escort anyone under the age of 18 home."

In recent weeks, dispersal orders have been placed on both Ashford and Sturry.

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