Dispersal order in force in Derby city centre for 48 hours

Police announced the dispersal order on Friday afternoon

A dispersal order has been put in place by police around Derby city centre following concerns about anti-social behaviour.

Derbyshire Police said the order was put in place at 11:00 BST on Friday morning until the same time on Sunday.

The force said its officers and PCSOs will be using the powers to disperse anyone found causing anti-social behaviour in the city centre.

They can be dispersed for a maximum of of 48 hours.

The area does not include Pride Park, where Derby County will play Carlisle United on Saturday at 12:30.

A police statement said: "Dispersal orders give officers extra powers to direct groups to leave an area if they are involved in anti-social behaviour or disorder, if members of the public are being harassed, alarmed or distressed, or if officers think their behaviour may lead to anti-social behaviour.

"Anyone who returns to the area after being moved on, will face being arrested."

It comes after the force put a dispersal order in place two weeks ago in an effort to tackle anti-social begging and drinking in the city.

Derbyshire Police provided a map of the area affected by the dispersal order