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Six people were arrested after ‘disorder’ led to a dispersal order in Preston city centre.
Lancashire Constabulary dealt with incidents on Saturday and Sunday after being made aware of groups of youths causing problems in both Fishergate and Avenham Park.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and three girls, aged 17, 15 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of assault.
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All four suspects remain in custody awaiting questioning, police said.
A 17-year-old boy and a 20-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of theft and released on conditional bail.
A police spokesperson said: “For your peace of mind, there will be an increased police presence in the city center as a precaution over the coming days.”
Julie Rawsthorne, Chief Inspector of Preston Community Policing, said: “We will not tolerate disorder in our city and will continue to work with our partners to ensure Preston is a safe place to live, work and visit.”
In response to the incidents, a section 34 dispersal order was issued on Sunday evening. These orders give police officers the power to order people to leave an area if they have been involved in, or feel they may become involved in, anti-social behavior for a certain period.
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