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Police issue 48-hour dispersal order for entire town after 'sickening' footage of teenagers fighting

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Horwich. The order, which will come into force at 8pm on Friday, gives constables and police community support officers the power to disperse crowds and prevent nuisance.It will remain in place until 8pm on Sunday, and covers the whole of the town.Officers have decided to take action in response to groups of young people gathering in the town to fight.They believe it could be linked to tensions with groups in neighbouring Chorley.Police say footage showing groups assaulting individuals has even been shared on social media, including one video showing 'a boy being kicked in the head whilst defenceless on the ground'.Officers described the incidents as 'very concerning', adding that it 'needs to be prevented before anyone is seriously.

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