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A dispersal area at Parkhead, in the east of the city, was studied by a team at the city's Caledonian University to find out about the use of powers in the Anti-Social Behaviour Act.

During September 2009 and January 2010 – when the Parkhead zone was put in place – there were 298 dispersals, 115 exclusions and 28 arrests.

But the research found young people reported feeling stigmatised and demonised by the measure.

It has sparked calls for action to be taken for young people if future dispersal crackdowns go ahead.

The university team found the number of complaints and disturbances decreased during the period of dispersal by about 10%.

Researchers also said the low number of arrests suggested the powers had some effect as a form of prevention.

They need to get SuperVince on the job:

"Disorder incident in Tbank, police informed. Am following up tomorrow with police, council wardens and housing."

Hope it wasn't in Balgownie Crescent.

See, Vince can deal with these things, being on hand (a couple of nights a week anyway).

Jim and Gordon are relaxing with a glass of wine blissfully unaware of the social upheaval in Tbank, while Vince is on the streets, coordinating the emergency and social services, restoring order.