NORTH Wales Police, in partnership with Conwy County Borough Council, have placed a Public Space Protection Order in the town centre of Colwyn Bay.
The order has been implemented to curb street drinking and anti-social behaviour on the streets of the town centre.
The order stipulates that anyone in the restricted area who refuses to stop drinking alcohol or hand over a container with alcohol when asked to do so by an officer will be committing a criminal offence.
Those aged 17 and younger, who are not under the effective control of an adult or someone aged 18 or over, are prohibited from gathering in groups of three or more in the restricted area.
This prohibition will only apply if the group is deemed to be causing or likely to cause harm, harassment, annoyance or distress.
Those engaged in anti-social behaviour are hereby prohibited from remaining in the area when told to leave by a police officer or community support officer, and are banned from returning to said area within 48 hours.
A breach of any the above will be deemed a criminal offence, which may result in a fine of up to £100 and potential court prosecution.
A North Wales Police West Conwy Coastal spokesperson said: “This has been implemented to tackle street drinking and Anti-Social Behaviour at the location.
“If you attend this area please familiarise yourself with the new rules and don’t get caught out.
“This will be in place for the next three years.”
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