Dispersal order for town over anti-social behaviour

Police said the order would last until Wednesday night

Police have issued a dispersal order covering Chesterfield town centre following increased reports of anti-social behaviour.

The order allows police to disperse people from specific areas of the town, if they are concerned about their behaviour.

It was put in place at 19:55 BST on Monday, and runs until the same time on Wednesday.

Derbyshire Police said anyone under 16 who was involved in anti-social behaviour in the area while the order was in place would be taken back to their homes.

The order allows police to disperse people from the areas marked in red, the force said

Anyone who refuses to leave the area after a police request could face a fine of £2,500, as well as a potential prison sentence of up to three months, the force added.

In a statement, a police spokesperson said: "We always give careful consideration when deciding to introduce dispersal orders and are careful to make sure that they are implemented only when absolutely necessary.

"But this measure will ensure that anti-social behaviour issues in and around the town centre will be dealt with robustly."