Police issue dispersal order at Banbury Fair

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 17:02 · Archive

Thames Valley Police have issued a dispersal order for Banbury Fair due to concerns about anti-social behaviour and disorder.

Thames Valley Police have issued a Section 34 Dispersal Order covering the centre of Banbury for Banbury Fair, which is running until Sunday, October 18. The order was put in place to address concerns about anti-social behaviour, disorder, intimidation and harassment at the event.

The Michaelmas Fair, hosted in the town centre by Cherwell District Council, is a family-friendly event featuring fairground food, rides and attractions. The dispersal order gives police the power to make specific people leave the area if they are involved in, or likely to become involved in, anti-social behaviour or conduct that negatively impacts others.

A police spokesperson said: 'To help keep Banbury Fair safe, enjoyable and family-friendly, a Section 34 Dispersal Order is now in place.' The force added that the vast majority of people attending the fair are there to have a good time and officers want everyone to be able to enjoy the event safely.

How it is being reported

• Police issue dispersal order for 'disorder' at Banbury FairPolice are anticipating 'disorder' and 'anti-social behaviour' at Banbury Fair this weekend and have issued a dispersal order.Oxford Mail · 17 Oct, 16:36
• Police issue dispersal order for 'disorder' at Banbury FairPolice are anticipating 'disorder' and 'anti-social behaviour' at Banbury Fair this weekend and have issued a dispersal order.Oxfordshire Guardian · 17 Oct, 16:36

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Banbury · Cherwell District Council

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