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Chesterfield Town Centre Safer Neighbourhood Team has been granted powers to issue the orders under the Policing Act 2014.

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A team spokesperson said: “This week we have been issuing dispersal orders to individuals who are likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress to members of the public.

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“Failure to comply with the dispersal direction will render the individuals liable to arrest and prosecution.

“Two dispersal orders were issued this week so far.”

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Dispersal orders issued by Chesterfield police

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A message from Phil Bramley, Derbyshire Times editor: In these confusing and worrying times, local journalism is more vital than ever. Thanks to everyone who helps us ask the questions that matter by taking out a subscription at www.localsubsplus.co.uk or buying a paper.