Crime & Safety
Police granted extra powers as officers descend on Oxford
A Section 34 Dispersal Order is currently in place in the Marsh Park and Templars Square Shopping Centre areas as of this afternoon (Wednesday, March 18).
This, according to Thames Valley Police (TVP), follows reports of teenagers attempting to organise fights in the area.
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The affected area of Oxford. (Image: Thames Valley Police)
Under the order, police have powers to disperse any individual or group causing public disorder or nuisance.
Anybody dispersed under this order is liable to arrest should they refuse to comply with the order or return to the area while the order is in place.
The order is currently in place until 8pm tomorrow (Thursday, March 19), with the option to extend it if necessary.
Police will be in the area for the remainder of the day, the force has warned.