Dispersal order in place in Chesterfield town centre

Officers are clamping down on yobbish behaviour in the heart of Chesterfield.

By Michael Broomhead

Published 20th Oct 2021, 14:34 BST

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A two-day dispersal order is now in place in and around the town centre.

It will allow officers to move people suspected of causing anti-social behaviour from the town centre.

A spokesperson for Chesterfield Town Centre Safer Neighbourhood Team said: “The dispersal orders can be authorised for 48 hours.

“Individuals failing to comply with lawful directions may be subject to arrest,” they added.