Group gathering leads to dispersal order

The order covers Camp Hill, Whittleford and Chapel End in Nuneaton

A dispersal order put in place on Monday to deter public disorder after a group gathered in Nuneaton has been extended by two days.

Warwickshire Police said the initial order was put in place on Monday evening after officers dispersed a group in Camp Hill.

The order, which grants officers additional powers to instruct people to leave specific areas, also covers Whittleford and Chapel End.

The force said the group had been moved on peacefully, but the powers would remain in place until Wednesday, with an increased police presence.

It added that anyone suspected to be involved in public disorder would be ordered to leave the area or face arrest.

Police said the decision to impose the temporary order was "never taken lightly", however public disorder would not be tolerated on Nuneaton streets.