Anti-yob order after 'homes and cars vandalised' in Hardwick

Police have placed a dispersal order on the Hardwick area after a group of young people reportedly damaged both properties and vehicles. 

The order will last over the entire of 'Mischief Night' (October 30) - an evening that initially started with young people launching of eggs and flour but soon became synonymous with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. 

The dispersal order in Hardwick (Image: CLEVELAND POLICE)

Back in 2017, 'Mischief Night', which takes place the day before Halloween, saw Cleveland Police draft in 200 extra police officers, who dealt with 284 incidents across the evening. 

The fresh order covers the area within Harrowgate Lane and Darlington Lane, including the likes of the University Hospital of North Tees and Hardwick Shops. 

It will last until the early hours of tomorrow, Thursday, October 31. 

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Cleveland Police said: "Officers have put in place a Dispersal Order in the Hardwick area, after a group of young people have damaged property and vehicles.

"Officers continue to be out on patrol in the area on foot patrol and in vehicles and will robustly deal with any incidents of crime and anti-social behaviour.

"The Dispersal Order is in place until the early hours tomorrow, Thursday 31 October 2024, and the map below shows the area where it covers."