Section 60: Kirkby
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A Section 60 stop and search order has been authorised for the Kirkby area following recent firearms discharges.
The order will begin at 1pm today (Saturday, 30 November) and will conclude at 2am tomorrow. It gives officers enhanced stop and search powers in a specified geographic location for a set period of time, in order to prevent serious violence.
Anyone with information on criminal activity in the area is asked to contact @MerPolCC, call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.