Anyone intending to cause trouble or encourage others to cause trouble will be dealt with swiftly and robustly, Cumbria police said.
The force’s operation in response to disorder seen elsewhere in the country has so far resulted in 12 arrests.
One man has been charged, admitted an offence and received a custodial sentence. Three other men have been charged with offences and appeared at court.
A fifth man was charged today and is due to appear at court today (10 Aug). Three other men are currently in custody.
Two men remain in custody having been arrested on suspicion of intentionally encouraging or assisting an offence.
Another man is in custody having been arrested on suspicion of sending false communication with intent to cause harm. A woman has also been arrested this morning, on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence.
Officers policing in Carlisle on Wednesday evening – following the implementation of the dispersal order in the city centre – also made three arrests.
One man was arrested and charged with being drunk and disorderly and another was arrested and charged with possession of cannabis. They will both attend court at a later date.
A 16-year-old boy was also arrested for failing to comply with a dispersal order. He was subsequently handed over to those responsible for him and dearrested.
Chief Superintendent Carl Patrick said: “The public will see a large police presence around the county today as we work to maintain public safety, allowing the law-abiding majority of the public to enjoy their weekend.
“Whilst we will continue to support and facilitate the right to peaceful protest, these arrests and charges demonstrate clearly the swift and robust action we have taken and will take if anyone in the county seeks to encourage violence or criminality or carry out violence or criminality themselves.”
Dispersal orders are currently in place in both Carlisle and Barrow.
The orders provide enhanced stop and search capabilities to officers including the authority to order the removal of face coverings intended to disguise or conceal a person’s appearance. Officers will also have the power to seize any item used in the commission of anti-social behaviour.
