Section 60 Order introduced in Liverpool

A Section 60 Order (Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994) has been introduced in Liverpool to help prevent possible criminality and disorder. The order has been introduced to assist with the policing of today’s planned procession and counter protest in and around the area of County Road.

The Section 60 Order begins at 9am today (Saturday 13 June) and runs until midnight on Sunday 14 June. It gives officers additional powers to search people who are suspected of involvement in criminality and disorder.

The area is bounded by and including: Queens Drive, Walton Lane, Everton Valley, Kirkdale Road, Stanley Road, Melrose Road, Brewster Street and Breeze Hill, inclusive of all roads, transport hubs, public spaces and premises contained therein.

It also includes a Section 60AA authorisation, meaning failure to remove a face covering when asked by an officer who believes it is being used for the purpose of concealing identity could result in arrest. Any face covering can also be seized by a police officer.

Superintendent Phil Mullally said: “This order is not designed to disrupt people going about their lawful business in the area.

“It will instead be used to help keep everyone safe from those involved in criminality, and ensure that people who live, work and visit the area can carry on with as little disruption as possible.

“I hope that the increased presence of our officers in Walton today is reassuring, and I would ask anyone with concerns to speak to those officers.

“Our officers will be there to maintain public order, prevent and detect crime, protect life and property, and ensure the safety of all those attending and the wider public.

“Where individuals commit criminal offences, we will take appropriate and proportionate action.”

Further information is available here: Comment ahead of planned procession in Walton on Saturday 13 June | Merseyside Police

Anyone with information about antisocial behaviour and criminality should contact Merseyside Police social media desk using X or Facebook @MerPolCC. You can also report information via our website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101.

Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously In an emergency always call 999.