Police issue dispersal order amid fears of illegal car meet at retail park

manchestereveningnews.co.uk:

Leigh. Officers said they had become aware of an event scheduled to take place at Parsonage Retail Park later today.A large police presence is being dispatched to the area in a bid to deter people from gathering.A police van could be seen parked on the retail park on Sunday afternoon.The dispersal order will give officers the power to disperse crowds and prevent nuisance in the area.In a statement, a Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "We would like to remind those who are planning to attend the event that gatherings of this kind are illegal and will not be tolerated and a dispersal order has been authorised for the area."A large police presence will be at the park to turn anyway anyone trying to enter the vicinity."Our priority.