POLICE officers have dispersed a group congregating in a Wrexham Park.

A spokesman for the Wrexham Town policing team said one member of the group was in possession of cannabis and 'positive action' was taken.

They said: "PC Smith and PC Roberts from Wrexham NPT have dispersed a group from the Brickfields. One of the group was in possession of cannabis and positive action taken.

"We will be conducting regular patrols across all public parks."

Officers tweeted on Thursday morning to say they would be patrolling the Brickfields and Belle Vue and urged residents ro remain home 'unless absolutely necessary'.