POLICE have made multiple arrests following a series of "disturbances" in Southend.
Another dispersal order is now in place in response to a number of incidents of disorder which have been reported to Essex Police.
The order, shown in the maps below, covers much of the city centre including High Street, Marine Parade and the wider seafront.
It is in place until 6am tomorrow morning.
The incidents include disturbances in High Street and at Adventure Island.
A number of people have been arrested.
Dispersal orders give officers the power to direct anyone they suspect of causing disorder or anti-social behaviour away from a particular area.
Anyone who does not follow that direction could be arrested.
Inspector Andrew Jopson, from Essex Police, said: “The order has been put in place to ensure the safety of everyone in the city centre this evening by minimising the opportunity for crime and antisocial behaviour to be committed.
“We want everyone in our city centre to be able to enjoy it and that’s why we’re using the tools available to us to tackle those coming to our city believing they can engage in crime and antisocial behaviour.”
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