Lasting three days, a dispersal order has been issued, and extra officers are being deployed to assist. The powers have been authorised in Belvedere and Thamesmead East, as well as Greenwich's Thamesmead Moorings. The dispersal zone was put in place as off 3pm on Monday, April 26, and will last until 3pm on Wednesday, April 28. Bexley Police It means anyone behaving in a manner likely to result in a member of the public being harassed, alarmed or distressed, or likely to commit disorder or crime, will be directed to leave the area. The dispersal direction can be given to anyone over the age of 10, and officers will be able to return children under 16 to their homes.