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Dispersal order issued ahead of Oxford v Millwall

Getty Images The Kassam Stadium with a statue of a bull in front of the building. Photographed on a sunny day.Getty Images
A dispersal order has been issued ahead of the game at the Kassam Stadium

A dispersal order has been issued by police ahead of the match between Oxford United and Millwall on Saturday.

Thames Valley Police said it would undertake "a highly visible and robust policing operation" to ensure the safety of fans and Oxford's communities.

The Section 35 order is focused on parts of the centre of Oxford, as well as Blackbird Leys and Littlemore near the Kassam Stadium.

It gives officers the power to disperse individuals or groups of people, and will be in place from 09:00 until 21:00 GMT.

Thames Valley Police A map marking the specific areas where Section 35 will be enacted in Littlemore and the Blackbird Leys in red.Thames Valley Police
The Section 35 order is focused on the areas of Blackbird Leys and Littlemore near the Kassam Stadium

Football spotters, mounted officers, police dogs and drones will also be deployed.

Supt Adrian Hall, strategic commander for the Oxford United home game, said the orders were in place "solely as a preventative measure for any anti-social behaviour or disorder which takes place surrounding the game".

“The majority of people attending this game will be there to enjoy the football and our officers will be there throughout the day and on hand to answer any questions or concerns you may have," he said.

Thames Valley Police A map marking the specific areas where Section 35 will be enacted in the centre of Oxford in red.Thames Valley Police
The order also covers areas in the centre of Oxford

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