City centre dispersal order after fireworks incident

Three people were arrested following disorder on Saturday

A dispersal order has been put in place in Leicester to deter people from throwing fireworks.

Leicestershire Police received reports of a large group causing anti-social behaviour and throwing fireworks in the Bath Lane area of the city on Saturday.

On Monday, the force said a section 34 order had been issued around the perimeter of the city centre from 16:00 GMT.

It will give police extra powers to tell people to leave certain areas or risk being arrested.

Over the weekend, the force said officers were subject to threatening and aggressive behaviour, while a firework was set off close to the entrance of a student accommodation block.

Three people were also arrested and have since been released on bail pending further inquiries.

Insp Ryan Ludlam, of Leicestershire Police, said: “Setting off fireworks in the street is not only a criminal offence but it is extremely dangerous and could cause serious injury.

“We would urge anyone who is thinking of being involved in this activity, or any other form of anti-social behaviour, to consider the possible consequences of doing so.”

The notice covers the areas within Vaughan Way, St Margaret’s Way, Tigers Way, Oxford Street, Bath Lane and Highcross Street.

Leicestershire Police said the dispersal order will be in place on Bonfire Night