Dispersal order in place in Southend
The order has been in place overnight and is in place until this evening.
A dispersal order has been in place across parts of Southend overnight.
Police can order anyone causing trouble to leave, and those who refuse could be arrested.
The order runs until 6.39pm this evening.
Police say the key locations within the dispersal order include but are not limited to:
High Street
Marine Parade
York Road
Queensway
London Road
Victoria Avenue
Warrior Square
Chichester Road
Southchurch Road
Alexandra Street
Queens Road
Southend Victoria Train Station
Southend Central Train Station
Victoria Shopping Centre
Royals Shopping Centre
Inspector Christopher Simpson said: “The order means we can quickly deal with anyone who’s not behaving. Southend is a family resort, and large groups can be loud and disruptive. We won’t allow a tiny minority to spoil the atmosphere for everyone else who wants to enjoy the city.”