A police dispersal order has been put in place in Abergavenny town centre and surrounding areas tonight.

It will be in place from 4pm today (September 25) until 3am on September 26. 

It gives officers extra powers to deal with people who are engaging in anti-social behaviour. 

A spokesperson for Gwent Police said: "A dispersal order covering Abergavenny town centre came into effect at 4pm on Wednesday 25 September, following reports of anti-social behaviour, and will remain in place until 3am on Thursday 26 September.

"Dispersal orders give officers extra powers to direct groups to leave an area if they are involved in ASB or disorder, if members of the public are being harassed, alarmed, or distressed or if officers think their behaviour may lead to ASB.

"If they return to that area after being moved on, they face being arrested."