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Youth gangs create 'no go zone' in Ashton amid violence and disruption

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What specific measures are being taken by authorities to address the ongoing youth violence and anti-social behavior in Ashton-in-Makerfield and Wigan?
How many arrests or charges have been made in connection with the incidents described, such as the knife threats, assaults, and vandalism?
What is the root cause or motivation behind the youth gangs' activities, and are there any organized elements involved?
What long-term solutions or community interventions are being planned to prevent recurrence of these issues beyond police dispersal orders?
How effective have the dispersal orders been in reducing anti-social behavior, and what are the specific outcomes or data supporting their impact?
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