A DISPERSAL order was put in place in a West Cumbrian town this week.
The order came into effect yesterday, October 31, from 5pm, and lasted until 7am on Friday, November 1.
The dispersal order aims to tackle antisocial behaviour within Cumbrian communities.
Many have been put into effect in recent months as part of Operation Enhance.
The operation aims to prevent violent crime and antisocial behaviour on Cumbrian streets.
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In a post on social media Cumbria Police wrote: "Dispersal orders are authorised under Section 34 Anti-Social Behaviour, crime and policing act 2014.
"This order will only affect those who intend on causing harassment, alarm or distress to any person in the specified area.
"We want you to have a safe and enjoyable Halloween Night, but those who decide to engage in antisocial behaviour will be dispersed from this area for up to 48 hours."
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