Police have issued dispersal and stop and search orders in north and east London.

A Section 60 stop and search has been authorised from 2pm today (August 7) until 2am tomorrow across parts of Waltham Forest, Hillingdon and Harrow.

Scotland Yard said it was "prepared to deal with any potential disorder".

The order provides additional police powers to robustly police areas and reassure the community. 

The wards covered by the Section 60 in Waltham Forest are Higham Hill, St James, High Street, William Morris, Hoe Street, Markhouse, Wood Street, Chapel End, Upper Walthamstow, Forest, Leytonstone, Lea Bridge, Leyton, Grove Green, Cathall, and Cann Hall.

The wards covered by the Section 60 across Harrow and Hillingdon are Pinner, Pinner South, Rayners Lane, Roxbourne, Roxeth, Hatch End, Headstone, North Harrow, West Harrow, Harrow on the Hill, Marlborough, Wealdstone North, Wealdstone South, Harrow Weald, Northwood Hills, Eastcote, and South Ruislip.

Green Hill ward was added to the Section 60 list at 6.10pm.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: "We have more than 1,300 public order officers ready to deploy across London today in addition to thousands already working in our communities.

“We will not tolerate any disorder and will make arrests."

He said the force was using mounted units, dog handlers as well as intelligence experts and evidence gatherers.

"We will be using retrospective facial recognition to help officers identify those behind criminal disorder. This technology can be used even when offenders are wearing masks."

He added: "Our thanks goes to Londoners who condemn the hateful and divisive behaviour which is fuelling significant concern among our communities.

“Everyone can play a role by not sharing inflammatory online speculation and giving our officers space to undertake their important duties.

"We also ask parents to think carefully about where their children are today and in coming days. No-one wants to be caught up in potentially violent and criminal behaviour.

"It is our privilege to be part of a city pulling together at an uncertain time. You will see more officers on patrol. If you are concerned, or need help, speak to them. They are there to help."