Thames Valley Police moved quickly on Friday night to head off a planned fight between children in central Slough, imposing a dispersal order that covered several main roads and remained active until 3am the following morning.
Where the order applied
The order applied across a swathe of the town centre and surrounding routes. It authorised officers to require people to leave the designated area to prevent anti‑social behaviour, disorder or violence.
| Road / Area | Included |
|---|---|
| A4 Bath Road | Yes |
| Wellington Street | Yes |
| A332 Windsor Road | Yes |
| A412 Albert Street | Yes |
| A412 Yew Tree Road | Yes |
Police action and reassurance
Officers say the dispersal order successfully stopped the planned incident from taking place. Proactive patrols were maintained while the order was in force, and the force urged residents to approach an officer on the ground if they had concerns.
The move is an example of a short‑term, targeted power used to manage a specific public‑safety risk. Dispersal orders are intended to provide officers with the ability to move people away from an area where there is a risk of crime or anti‑social behaviour escalating.
What this means for residents
- Police could direct people within the designated area to leave while the order was active.
- The order aimed to prevent disorder, including the planned fight involving children.
- Officers continued visible patrols to deter further incidents and provide reassurance.
Local people were encouraged to speak to officers directly if they had immediate safety concerns or relevant information about the planned incident. Thames Valley Police said the action prevented the confrontation from occurring and indicated that officers would continue to monitor the area.
Further details about any subsequent enforcement, arrest or follow‑up policing activity were not provided in the initial account.
