Following numerous complaints about dangerous driving and loud disturbances at Princess Parade Car Park, Lincolnshire Police implemented a dispersal order to prevent further incidents and protect public safety in Skegness.
Police in Skegness have imposed a dispersal order at a popular car park following a large car gathering that led to numerous complaints from members of the public. The order came into effect on Sunday, 20 April, and remained in place until the early hours of Monday, 21 April.
The dispersal order covers a wide area around Princess Parade Car Park, including Princes Parade, Grand Parade, South Parade, North Parade, and all streets between Roman Bank/Richmond Drive and the seafront. It also encompasses all public and seafront car parks in the vicinity.
Lincolnshire Police explained that the decision was prompted by “multiple calls from members of the public reporting more than 50 vehicles in Princess Parade car park which were driving at excess speed, doing donuts, revving engines and playing loud music.” The police noted that this behaviour was causing distress among those in the area and posed a danger to public safety. Additionally, reports indicated that families parked towards the rear of the car park found themselves unable to leave, as the cars participating in the gathering were blocking their exit.
To address the situation, the dispersal order empowers officers to prevent groups of people from gathering in the designated area and allows them to exclude individuals as necessary. Police officers on the scene are also authorised to require individuals to surrender any items believed to have been used, or likely to be used, in behaviour that causes harassment, alarm or distress.
Officers employed various methods to monitor the event, including deploying a police drone to keep an aerial watch on the area. The police warned that anyone failing to comply with the dispersal order could face arrest and prosecution.
A spokesperson for Lincolnshire Police said at the time the order was enforced: “This behaviour was unacceptable and the dispersal order will mean the gathering can be dispersed to limit the impact on the public, and prevent potential harm or crime and disorder.”
Source: Noah Wire Services
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Freshness check
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9
Notes:
The event described occurred on 20-21 April 2025, matching the current date closely, indicating very recent news. No signs of recycled content or outdated references were found.
Quotes check
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Direct quotes from a Lincolnshire Police spokesperson and official police statements are present, seemingly original to this narrative. No earlier references to these exact quotes were found online, suggesting authenticity and originality.
Source reliability
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7
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The narrative comes from Lincolnshire Live, a local news outlet. While not a major international media house, it is a recognised regional publication with typical journalistic standards, though less authoritative than top-tier national or global outlets.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
The described scenario of a dispersal order against a large car gathering with police response including drones is plausible and consistent with current UK policing practices. No extraordinary or unverifiable claims are present.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The narrative is very recent and current, with direct police quotes that appear original and uncirculated prior. The information is plausible, with no contradictions or outdated elements. Although from a regional outlet rather than a major international publisher, the reliability is sufficient for a clear pass on factual accuracy and freshness.
