It follows outbreaks of violence in the city after an Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan
Police granted themselves extra powers overnight following three outbreaks of disorder in Leicester.
Theforce's temporary chief constable Rob Nixon issued a message on the police website and social media explaining why the extra police powers had been authorised.He said: "I'm very aware that there is a lot of tension across some parts of our city.He said there had since been two further incidents - one on Bridge Road and another in the Cottesmore Road area.He said: "All three of those separate investigations are being robustly followed up.
Mr Nixon said police had been encouraged to use the powers "so if people are out and about with face coverings, carrying weapons I would expect my officers to proactively take action".
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