A DISPERSAL order has been issued after a gang of youths armed with weapons damaged a house in Southampton.

The order and extra stop and search powers were authorised by police in Millbrook last night.

It comes after youths armed with weapons including wooden bats, knives and metal poles damaged an address in Windermere Avenue and threatened the occupants at around 3.30pm.

Update: Boy, 14, arrested on suspicion of affray after disorder in Millbrook

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The order will be in place until 5pm on Tuesday, May 31, and gives officers the power to make those involved in anti-social behaviour leave the area or they will be arrested.

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Officers were also able to stop and search anyone within the zone from 6.45pm last night to 5am this morning.

Acting Inspector Russell Tribe said: “We hope this reassures the community that we will use all the powers at our disposal to respond to violent disorder and weapon-related crime.

“The threshold for being able to authorise these powers is high and we will not use them lightly.

“If you live in the area and have any concerns officers will be on patrol who you can speak to.”

Anyone with information in relation to this incident can contact us on 101.

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