Police have been granted extra powers in Lewisham Town Centre after a large group reportedly caused disorder this afternoon.
The Section 35 Dispersal Zone is in place until 11pm tonight (October 10).
An increased police presence will be in the area during this time.
The affected area includes Lewisham Train Station, Lewisham Shopping Centre and the Clock Tower, as outlined on a map shared by the authorities.
A section 35 Dispersal Zone is in place for #Lewisham Town Centre from 5pm to 11pm today [10 Oct].
— Lewisham MPS (@MPSLewisham) October 10, 2024
This follows a large group causing disorder in the area this afternoon.
An increased police presence will be in the area. pic.twitter.com/nDSWZ3BJde
A spokesperson for Lewisham MPS said: "A section 35 Dispersal Zone is in place for #Lewisham Town Centre from 5pm to 11pm today [10 Oct].
"This follows a large group causing disorder in the area this afternoon.
"An increased police presence will be in the area."
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