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Good Morning Resident Trespassers on private land Trespassing on private land is primarily a civil matter, and West Midlands Police generally do not have the power to remove individuals unless a criminal offence is committed. When Trespass Becomes a Police Matter While simple entry without permission is civil, police may intervene if the trespassers: Commit Criminal Damage: Break locks, gates, or fences to enter.Show Aggressive Behaviour: Use threats, violence, or verbal abuse.Engage in Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): Use drugs, leave hazardous litter, or cause significant disruption.Use Vehicles: Police have enhanced powers under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 to deal with unauthorised encampments involving vehicles. Reporting in Wednesfield & Heath Town The Wednesfield & Heath Town Neighbourhood Team frequently deals with ASB at hotspots like Bentley Bridge and Crossways Shopping Centre. In an Emergency: Call 999 if there is immediate danger, violence, or a crime is happening right now.Non-Emergency: Report online or call 101 for persistent trespass or ASB.Civil Action: If the situation is peaceful but they refuse to leave, you may need a court order for eviction. Do not attempt to forcibly remove them yourself, as you could be charged with a criminal offence. Prevention Advice for Local Residents Recent WMnow alerts for the WV10 and WV11 areas suggest: The One-Metre Rule: Keep front hedges below 1 metre to maintain visibility and remove hiding spots for intruders.Defensive Planting: Use prickly or thorny shrubs (like "nature's barbed wire") along rear boundaries. 
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