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Police announce dispersal order for city centre

Laura Hammond
BBC News, East Midlands
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Derbyshire Police announced the order on Friday morning

A dispersal order has been issued for Derby city centre following an increase in anti-social behaviour.

It gives police the power to ask a group of two or more people to leave the area if there are concerns about their behaviour.

The order came into force at 10:15 BST on Friday and will remain in place until the same time on Saturday.

Derbyshire Police said it followed a recent increase in calls about street drinking, large gatherings and anti-social behaviour.

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The dispersal order will be in place for 24 hours

Anyone who fails to comply with the dispersal order can be arrested, fined up to £2,500 and/or receive a three-month prison sentence.

Sgt Jamie Millard said: "We give careful consideration when introducing these orders to ensure they are absolutely necessary, and they are used to help us ease community concerns and take action on those intent on disrupting the public and local businesses."

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