S60 Order introduced in Toxteth

A Section 60 Order has been introduced in the Toxteth area this evening following incidents of disorder.

The order is in place from 23:00 tonight, Tuesday 4 March until 22.59 tomorrow, Wednesday 5 March,  and gives officers enhanced powers to stop and search individuals and minimise further incidents. 

The Order, under S60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, incorporates the area shown on the map and relates to males and females between the ages of 14 and 60 of all ethnicities.

The map includes the following boundaries: Upper Parliament Street, Lodge Lane, Sefton Park Road, Ullet Road, Park Road to the junction with Upper Parliament Street.

Inspector Stuart McLoughlin said: "Our officers will ensure that there is a highly visible police presence to reassure people in the Toxteth area following incidents of criminality and violence.

"The Section 60 order allows us to stop and search people suspected of carrying weapons or planning any criminality. It is not intended to disrupt people going about their daily business."
 
Anyone with information about criminality and violence is asked to DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.