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What the first 24 hours have been like since a dispersal order was issued in Greater Manchester town

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Horwich as police descended upon the streets of their town on Friday evening. Often regarded by people as a quiet and picturesque town to the west of Bolton, Horwich found itself in the news this week when a dispersal order was issued for the whole area.

It followed concerning footage on social media, which showed groups of teenagers fighting. One video showed a boy being kicked in the head while defenceless on the ground.It is believed the trouble could be linked to tensions with groups in neighbouring Chorley.The footage was described as 'sickening' by police and in response a 48 hour dispersal order was issued, to come into effect at 8pm on Friday (July 17).Get daily updates from Bolton direct to your email inbox with the free MyBolton.

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