OFFICERS from the Bradford City Neighbourhood Policing Team issued 49 dispersal orders to known shoplifters, beggars, and drinkers known to cause issues in the city centre last week.

The orders ban people from the area for a period of 48 hours.

Breaching the order can lead to an arrest, but a police spokesman said all the orders had been complied with.

In recent months, business owners and members of the public have expressed concern about anti-social behaviour in Bradford city centre, especially around Centenary Square.

The problems led to police and Bradford Council starting work on a new strategy to tackle the issue.