Issued by police, the order is operational today, Friday, 19 December, covering the areas of Highfield Lane, Shaftesbury Avenue, Portswood High Street, and extending to Thomas Lewis Way.
The order allows officers to disperse anyone acting anti-socially or unlawfully, starting from 2pm and continuing until 12am on Saturday.
Police issue dispersal order in Southampton (Image: Hampshire Constabulary)
The orders are being used as part of the policing operation for protests in Highfield Lane.
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A police spokesperson said: “Everyone has the right to freedom of speech and to engage in lawful protest, however, if you do choose to behave anti-socially or outside the confines of the law, then we will take action.
“Our priority when policing gatherings such as this is public safety, and we continue to liaise with organisers, along with the community and our local partner organisations.”