POLICE are cracking down on anti-social behaviour in Bradford city centre with another dispersal order.
The dispersal order - which covers the below area - is in place until 4.16pm tomorrow, West Yorkshire Police said.
Officers said it comes after "repeated reports of ongoing anti-social behaviour" in the city centre.
The order gives police the right to move on anyone suspected of being involved in crime.
Four people were arrested in the city centre on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly following a dispersal order nearly two weeks ago.
Police statement in full
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Following repeated reports of ongoing anti-social behaviour within Bradford city centre, a dispersal order has been authorised covering the attached area. This will remain in place until 4.16pm on January 25,
"Under this power, which falls under Section 34 of the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act, officers have the right to disperse and remove any person suspected of contributing or likely to contribute to anti-social behaviour and instruct the surrender of any relevant property.
"Anyone under the age of 16 can be removed to their place of residence or place of safety.
"This power will be used to reduce the likelihood of the public in the locality being harassed, alarmed or distressed, and to prevent further crime and disorder.
"Anyone with information on those involved in these incidents is asked to contact the Bradford City Neighbourhood Policing Team on 101, or go online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat."
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