Dispersal order issued for Boston ahead of United v Scunthorpe match

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 31 Oct, 10:52 · Archive

Lincolnshire Police have issued a dispersal order for Boston ahead of Boston United's home match against Scunthorpe United on Saturday, 30 October. The order runs from 10am to 10pm and covers Jakemans Community Stadium and a large part of the town. Kick-off for the National League fixture is at 5.30pm.

The order was authorised following concerns that some people may be planning to cause disruption. A dispersal order gives officers the power to require individuals to leave a specified area if they are contributing, or are likely to contribute to harassment, alarm, distress or crime and disorder.

Under the powers conferred by such an order, failure to comply with a direction to leave is an arrestable offence. Lincolnshire Police stated: 'In considering the wider community, there should be an expectation that members of the public should be able to enjoy their community, or their visit to Boston, without fear of being involved in or witnessing disruption or disorder.'

Dispersal order issued for Boston ahead of United v Scunthorpe match — Image: BBC Lincolnshire

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Dispersal order in place for Boston v ScunthorpePolice said the order runs from 10:00 until 22:00 GMT and covers the stadium and most of the town.BBC Lincolnshire · 31 Oct, 10:38
Dispersal order issued for Boston ahead of football matchThe order was authorised following concerns that people may be planning to cause disruptionLincolnshire Live · 30 Oct, 16:28
Dispersal order authorised for large section of Boston ahead of Boston United home match against Scunthorpe United over 'disruption' concernsA dispersal order has been authorised for a large section of Boston for tomorrow (Saturday, October 31) ahead of Boston United’s home game against Scunthorpe United, Lincolnshire Police has said.Lincolnshire World · 30 Oct, 15:57

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