The dispersal order included the city center and local parks.

Failure to comply with the order can result in arrest, police said.

Ch Insp Riz Khan said: “The vast majority of young people enjoyed Halloween in the community.

“Unfortunately, however, we have had to respond to several reports of isolated anti-social behaviour.

“The dispersal order allowed us to target groups that were perceived to be causing or likely to cause nuisance.”

Michael Payne, MP for Gedling, said on social media that there were “currently additional police patrols in and around Arnold”.

“I will keep in close contact with police colleagues over the coming days and do everything I can to ensure that tackling this type of behavior remains a top priority,” he added.