Police fine parents after more youths gather in Peterborough’s Central Park

Police on patrol in Central Park last night. Pic: Peterborough Police

Police had put a dispersal order in place covering Central Park in Peterborough after officers found large groups of youths gathering at night earlier this month.

The issue emerged after residents complained to the Peterborough Telegraph about repeated gatherings of youths in the park.

Since then police have increased patrols in the area.

Police images of a group of youths caught gathering in Central Park earlier this month.

Police dispersal order to cover Central Park in Peterborough after large groups of youths gather

But officers said they had to disperse a group of youths on Wednesday night this week (November 18).

Officers caught two of the group and escorted them home before handing their parents fines.

In a social media post Peterborough police officers said: “We’ve been continuing our patrols of the Central Park area where we’re frustrated to say we came across a group of about 20 youths congregating last night.

“Upon seeing us they all ran off in different directions, however, we caught up with two young men who were swiftly taken home to their parents who were handed fines for their children breaching the current covid restrictions.

“Now more than ever we need to work together as a community, everyone has a part to play in keeping us safe from this deadly virus, so our plea to you all is to be respectful and sensible and adhere to the measures in place.”