Dispersal order in place today to tackle problems with youths

Police have issued a dispersal order for an area of Preston after problems with groups of youths.

The order covers the Broadgate area and runs from 3pm to midnight today.

A police spokesman said: “This is due to ongoing issues involving groups of youths causing problems for the Broadgate residents. There will additional police patrols in the Broadgate area this evening.

“Remember parents, if your child is given a dispersal order and they breach it could lead to them being arrested.

“Any issues tonight please report it on 101.”