Rossmore Estate

Rossmore residents have learned that there is to be an extension of a Dispersal Order after a gang of wild youths stepped up their anti-social behaviour.
One local mother has reported increasing incidents of criminal damage, drunken and disorderly behaviour, littering, noise, intimidation and abuse.
“I called the police a number of times, and they haven’t even bothered to come round.
They’re completely useless.
They don’t seem to realise that up until now these kids have been ruining our lives.
I just hope that this extension does the trick.”
The order, which gives police the power to break up groups of two or more, was extended yesterday to cover, in total, much of the Bourne Estate.
Offenders could face arrest, a fine and even a prison sentence if they refuse to comply with police commands.
The news comes just days after the Daily Echo reported a new craze among youths of carrying chains on their backs to aid the infliction of vandalism.
Previous hotspots have included Tesco Express in Herbert Avenue and the grounds of the Church of the Good Shepherd since July.
Reverend Tim Gomm said of the situation:
“It is absolutely beyond me.
Youngsters these days just don’t have enough guidance, and contaminating a holy building is appalling, to say the least.”
The focus of the order is on a small group of “young adults”, according to Poole council and Dorset Police, who jointly agreed the order.
Inspector Adrian King, Poole North section commander for Dorset Police, said:
“I’m confident the extended order will continue to reduce anti-social behaviour and make residents safer and feel safer.”
Ian Cooke, the council’s acting community safety manager, said the known group “will not be tolerated”.
The order is due to run until April 23 2010.