Police will be given extra powers to tackle antisocial behaviour in Old Leigh from this evening. A dispersal order has been put in place through parts of the town amid concerns ahead of the three-day, bank holiday weekend. But what does this order actually mean and what areas are included? Here’s what you need to know: What does a dispersal order actually do? The order gives police officers the power to remove anyone from a certain area that they believe is responsible for antisocial behaviour. People can be removed even if officers have suspicions that an individual or group may be about to cause trouble.