A teenage boy was arrested, and 37 people were issued with dispersal orders after "planned disorder" in Durham City last night (Tuesday, August 6). 

Despite police having received intelligence warning of disorder, there were no reported incidents of disturbance or criminal damage in the city centre. 

The city was filled with police on high alert, and businesses had rolled down shutters early as a precaution. 

Durham University has also sent emails to staff and students, asking that they work from home where possible and "continue to look out for each other."

A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: "Following intelligence of planned disorder in Durham this evening, a dispersal order was put in place for the city centre alongside a heightened police presence.

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"Officers have tonight issued dispersal orders to 37 people, aged between 38 years old and 13 years old, who arrived in the city centre this evening.

"A 15-year-old boy, from Crook, was additionally arrested for a public order offence."

The dispersal order will remain in place until noon today (Wednesday, August 7).