Nottingham students warned after Bonfire Night fireworks ‘war’

A 48-hour dispersal order for the area around Midland Way and St Peters Street, originally put in place on Tuesday, was renewed on Thursday evening.

The order gives police officers extra powers to move on those they suspect of preparing to be involved in antisocial behaviour.

Senior officers confirmed the original incidents were still under investigation.

In a statement, the University of Nottingham said it would “support any police investigation and will take appropriate action” if students were “found to be putting themselves or others at risk”.

“We work proactively with local partners, including the police, to communicate with our students about the dangers involved with the misuse of fireworks and the potential legal consequences of any associated anti-social behaviour,” a spokesperson said.

“[We] will not tolerate unacceptable behaviour of this kind from anyone in our community.”

Nottingham Trent University (NTU) said it was supporting police with inquiries, and added: “We regularly remind our students of the importance of being responsible and considerate neighbours and if any of our students are found to have committed any wrongdoing they will face swift disciplinary action under our code of conduct.

“Any students who are concerned about behaviour in their neighbourhood are invited to call our security team, who are available to support 24/7.”