Police have issued a dispersal order following reports of anti-social behaviour.
Following recent complaints made by residents in Crowthorne, police have brought in tougher measures to tackle the problem.
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Thames Valley Police have issued a Section 34 dispersal order in Crowthorne meaning any group of individuals that have caused anti-social behaviour will be issued with a section 35 notice requiring them to leave the area.
This also applies to those who appear to be behaving in a manner that causes alarm or distress to residents.
Locals may notice an increase in police presence around Crowthorne.
A statement made by police said: "Due to the recent complaints received by residents in the Crowthorne area, regarding groups of youths causing anti social behaviour in the locality, a Section 34 dispersal order has been issued.
"This means that any groups or individuals that have caused, is causing or is likely to cause anti social behaviour or behave in a manner that causes alarm or distress, will be issued with a Section 35 notice, requiring them to leave the area.
"Any Constable or PCSO can issue a section 35.
"The Bracknell and Wokingham neighbourhood police team will be patrolling the area, so expect a larger than normal police presence. "
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