Dispersal orders issued for Durham City, Bishop Auckland and Crook

Dispersal orders are now in place covering parts of Durham City, Bishop Auckland and Crook to address potential disorder.

Superintendent Ian Leach, of Durham Constabulary, said: “Durham Constabulary will deal robustly with any individual intent on harming our communities.

“We issued 37 dispersal notices in Durham City yesterday and we will use those same powers elsewhere in the county today where necessary.”