Extra police powers after fireworks shot at people
Incidents were reported in and around Bath Lane said police
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Additional powers were handed to Leicestershire Police officers in part of Leicester city centre overnight after fireworks were shot at people, said the force.
A section 34 dispersal notice was issued for an area between the inner ring road and the river Soar from 20:30 GMT on Saturday.
It follows incidents the previous evening in the area around Bath Lane.
Under the notice, police can order people to leave the area - and failing to do so is an offence.
A police spokesperson said: “Police attended several reports of persons in the street on Bath Lane and surrounding area discharging fireworks at people and buildings.”
The notice remained in force until 08:00 on Sunday.
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