An emergency containment order is in place for areas in Durham and police presence is increased in the event of violent unrest in the historic city.
Durham Police had an increased police presence throughout the day and a seating order has been in place in the city centre since midday.
In addition, powers under sections 60 and 60AA have been approved, giving officers enhanced ability to stop and search people and the power to order the removal of face coverings designed to disguise or conceal a person’s appearance.
The police will do everything in their power to identify individuals who come to the city with the intention of causing trouble and any such individuals will be dealt with severely.
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Chief Superintendent Dave Coxon of Durham Constabulary said: “While we will always support and encourage the right to peaceful protest, we will not tolerate violent disorder by people who seek to harm our communities.”
“Our officers are committed to protecting the communities we serve and have provided advice to residents and local businesses to reassure them of our support.
“We advise anyone who is thinking of disrupting the order not to take part.”
The following map shows the boundaries of the dispersal order.
The black line shows where the limit of the order (Image: Contributor)
