Police dispersal order in place for derby match

Police have been granted extra powers to deal with any trouble surrounding a football match between two rival sides.

A 26-hour dispersal order will be in force in Eastleigh from 10:00 GMT on Saturday ahead of their FA Trophy clash with Aldershot at 15:00.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers would also have the power to seize or ask people to remove face coverings or anything that conceals their identity.

The force said it had received information of potential youth-related violence among some of those attending the match at the Silverlake Stadium.

The dispersal order gives police the power to make a person leave a mapped out area for a specified time period.

Ch Insp Hayley O'Grady said officers will be patrolling the area around the ground and town centre throughout the day.

She said: "Anyone thinking of attending Saturday's match to cause trouble should think again and stay away, including those who have suspensions from both clubs.

"While we hope our officers will not need to use any of these additional powers, and that everyone attending the match enjoys the football in an orderly manner, we will take swift and robust action where necessary."

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