Former North Wales asylum placed off limits over Halloween as police user powers to deter ghost hunters

A former North Wales asylum has been placed off limits to the public over the Halloween weekend. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Police have used their powers to issue a dispersal order for the area around the old North Wales Hospital in Denbigh from 6pm on Friday until 6pm Sunday. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

The measures are being used by officers to deter ghost hunters from visiting the site. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

The local policing team has warned anyone entering the Grade II*-listed building will be placing themselves at risk because of its poor condition. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

They could also face a day in court if they ignore the order. A map of the dispersal area can be seen at the bottom of this article. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

Officers said: “It will be an offence if you fail to leave the area when directed by the police. You can be arrested and end up in court. ‌​‌‌‌​‌‌‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​‍‌​‌‌‌​‌​

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