Section 60 Order introduced in Knowsley following reported shootings

We are introducing a Section 60 Order in an area of Knowsley this evening, Tuesday 15 August, following reports that shots were fired today on two residential streets.

The Order runs from 8pm today until 8am tomorrow, Wednesday 16 August, and extra officers will be in the area to provide a visible presence to reassure communities.

The Section 60 Order covers the area bounded in the map and includes Seth Powell Way, Stockbridge Lane, Knowsley Lane, Liverpool Road, Huyton Lane, Carr Lane, Steely Way, Warrington Road, Dragon Lane, Greene’s Road, Pottery Lane, Wood Lane, Hall Lane, Huyton Hey Road, Lathom Road, Bluebell Lane and Liverpool Road.

The Order, under S60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, gives officers enhanced stop and search powers to stop individuals in the area (pictured) and is designed to minimise serious violence.

Earlier today, it was reported that shots were fired on Shaw Lane and Paxton Road. There were no reported injuries and five males were later arrested in St Helens.

Inspector Simon Rowland said: “We’re introducing this Section 60 Order as an extra response and provide us with the powers needed to stop and search people in the area following the reported shootings earlier today.

“This Order is one of a number of measures we are taking to disrupt those who would use these weapons in our community.

“Extra officers will be in the area to search any individuals or groups causing such issues, and to provide reassurance to the vast majority of law-abiding people.

“Such action isn’t about bothering anyone going about their daily business or preventing people from meeting with friends. It’s simply about taking action to reduce violence and make sure that everyone can feel safe where they live.

“Patrols have also been stepped up to reassure our residents so if you have any information on any offences in the area please speak with our officers.”

You can pass any information by calling 101, via our social media desk @MerPolCC on Twitter or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook with reference number 23000757468.

You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.