Middlesbrough Royal Visit: Dispersal order in place

Anyone committing anti-social behaviour will be dispersed from the area immediately.

The order will be in place from 9am until 5pm tomorrow (February 13).

It will cover the areas bound by the A66, Marton Road, Southfield Road, Linthorpe Road, Borough Road, Hartington Road and the B1272.

(Image: Cleveland Police) A Cleveland Police spokesperson said: "The order is in place to help support the preparation of the Royal visit as well as to reduce anti-social behaviour and increase public safety.

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"Anyone committing anti-social behaviour can be dispersed from the area immediately and if they return, can be arrested.

"The notice will be in place from 9am until 5pm on Thursday 13 February.

"It will cover the areas bound by the A66, Marton Road, Southfield Road, Linthorpe Road, Borough Road, Hartington Road and the B1272 in Middlesbrough."