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A dispersal order will be again be put in place across the whole of Wigan town centre as officers continue to crackdown on anti-social behaviour.

It is the fourth time in recent weeks that senior officers at Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have authorised such an order.

It came into force at 3pm today (Friday, September 26) and will remain in place until 3pm on Sunday (September 28).

Police say it is 'due to reports of anti-social behaviour incidents in the town centre over previous weekends.'

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The force previously said it said there had been numerous 'reported incidents of groups causing harassment and distress for residents and local businesses' including 'group

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