Surrey Police appeal after weekend anti-social behaviour in Elmbridge

Chief Superintendent Aimee Ramm, Northern Divisional Commander, said there had been ‘disruption and concern’.

She said: “We were first made aware of around 50 people using horse and traps at a location in Esher at around 1.30pm. The group then moved on to other locations including Hampton Court, Bushy Park, Molesey, Hersham, Sunbury-on-Thames and Walton, and grew to around 150 people.

“In response, numerous officers were swiftly deployed to the scene and several roads were closed to restrict the movement of the group. A dispersal order was also put in place for the entire borough of Elmbridge from 3.55pm on Saturday 12 April until 3.55pm on Sunday 13 April. Neighbourhood officers also conducted extra reassurance patrols over the weekend.

“Due to the large numbers involved, officers prioritised dealing with the immediate disorder, but I would like to stress that our enquiries into related reports of criminal behaviour are being thoroughly investigated as a matter of urgency.”

Surrey Police said people who witnessed these incidents, have any CCTV, video doorbell, dashcam footage, or have any relevant information, can contact police quoting PR/ SYP-20250412-0412 via live chat at www.surrey.police.uk, an online form, or calling the non-emergency number 101. People who would prefer to give information anonymously can contact independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.