Map shows Bristol 'dispersal zone' where police will have more powers today

A dispersal zone is in place in Bristol city centre from 7am today, Saturday, to 7am on Sunday (August 9). A map released by Avon and Somerset Police shows where they will have special powers to move people along, and potentially arrest them if they don't, while the order is in place.

The powers have been granted to police under the Public Order Act ahead of a possible demonstration and counter demonstration outside a hotel on Welsh Back on Saturday morning. For the 24 hours the zone is in place, officers will also be able to compel people within the area to remove face coverings.

The dispersal zone covers most of the city centre, from Hotwells and the Harbourside to Castle Park, Broadmead and Temple Meads

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