Section 60 Order introduced in Everton

We have introduced a Section 60 Order in Everton today, Thursday 14 December, following a recent incident of violence in the area.

The order runs from 3pm today until 3pm tomorrow, Friday 15 December, and extra officers will be in the area to provide a visible presence to prevent crime or serious violence.

The Section 60 Order covers the area bounded in the map and includes Walton Breck Road, Oakfield Road, West Derby Road, Low Hill, Erskine Street, Islington, Hunter Street, Byrom Street, Scotland Road, Everton Valley and all roads within this area.

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.

Inspector of Local Policing Christopher Taylor 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 after two males sustained gunshot injuries to the legs last night.

“This Order is one of a number of measures we are taking to disrupt those who would assault or use weapons on anyone in the area.

“Such violence and the use of firearms or any weapons is reckless and will not be tolerated in Merseyside. 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 in the community. 

“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 23001269221.

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