Dispersal orders issued to 37 people in Durham city centre

Following intelligence of planned disorder in Durham this evening, a dispersal order was put in place for the city centre alongside a heightened police presence.

Officers have tonight issued dispersal orders to 37 people, aged between 38 years old and 13 years old, who arrived in the city centre this evening.

A 15-year-old boy, from Crook, was additionally arrested for a public order offence.

Police have received no reported incidents of disorder or criminal damage in the city centre this evening.

The dispersal order will remain in place until noon tomorrow.