'Several' anti-social behaviour cases in village

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A dispersal order is in place in Ottershaw, Surrey

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Surrey Police says it has put a dispersal order in place in a Runnymede village.

The order was in place from 17:00 BST on Friday in Ottershaw and will remain in effect until 08:00 on Monday.

The order follows "several cases of anti-social behaviour in the area", according to the force.

Dispersal orders allow police to direct people away from a specified area and arrest those who refuse to leave.

Surrey Police says officers will be patrolling the area while the order is in effect.

This follows Epsom and Ewell Borough Council granting officers temporary powers to tackle anti-social behaviour ahead of the Epsom Derby.

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