A DISPERSAL order will be in place this weekend in Eugene Cross Park, Ebbw Vale, to tackle anti-social behaviour.

Police have issued the order which will be in place for 48 hours from 6pm tonight.

The order will apply to Eugene Cross Park, New Church Road, Station Approach and Pontygof.

Officers will be patrolling the area and will have the authority to direct anyone behaving anti-socially away from the area.

If they return to that area after being moved on, they face being arrested.

Local Inspector Sarah Greening said: "This Dispersal Order has been put in place following reports of anti-social behaviour in these areas where the actions of a small minority are causing alarm and distress to local residents.

"Officers will be on regular patrol in the areas affected to enforce the dispersal order and to prevent incidents of anti-social behaviour."

Please report any anti-social activity to 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.