Police have issued a "think again" warning to anyone planning on attending an unauthorised car meet in a Cheshire village this weekend. The force said it had been made aware of a meet scheduled for Alderley Edge.
It has not been approved by the local authority or Cheshire Police - as required when planning events of this nature. Previous events have attracted hundreds of people, many in high powered motor vehicles driving dangerously causing excessive noise and anti-social behaviour, all of which have caused alarm and distress to residents.
Chief Inspector Zoe Bowden, head of Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, said: "We are aware of reports circulating on social media regarding a potential car meet in Alderley Edge this weekend and I would urge anyone planning to attend to think again. The event has not been authorised by ourselves, or Cheshire East Council, and therefore it will be classed as an illegal car meet.
"Patrols will be stepped up across the area and robust action against anyone who is found to break the law. Our message is clear – anti-social behaviour and anti-social use of vehicles will not be tolerated."
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"I want to make it clear that action will be taken against anyone who breaches the dispersal order this weekend"
Chief Inspector Zoe Bowden, head of Macclesfield Local Policing Unit, said:
“I understand the frustration and anger that illegal car meets cause, and I hope that this dispersal order will provide reassurance to the local community. This is an ongoing problem in the local area, and I want to reassure residents that we are committed doing all we can to tackle the issue.
“We have a zero-tolerance approach to those who break the law, and I want to make it clear that action will be taken against anyone who breaches the dispersal order this weekend. This could include vehicle seizures, penalty notices, notifying insurance companies, or arrest and prosecution where necessary.
“This order is not aimed at people meeting in their cars peacefully, simply those disrupting local communities and acting in an anti-social manner. Our message is clear – anti-social behaviour and anti-social use of vehicles will not be tolerated.”
If you have any concerns or information on any criminal activity taking place, please contact us on 101 or dial 999 if it is an emergency.
Police issue dispersal order
Police say they have been made aware that the unauthorised car meet will take place in Alderley Edge on Sunday 21 June.
As a fresult, officers have now issued a dispersal order which will be in place from 1.36pm on Saturday 21 Juneuntil 10pm on Sunday 22 June. The order covers a large part of Alderley Edge, including London Road.
Anyone who breaches the order, or anyone who commits any criminal offences, will be dealt with robustly both during and post event.
