Section 60 Order introduced in Liverpool city centre

We can confirm that a Section 60 Order has been introduced in Liverpool city centre and surrounding areas this evening (Friday 2 August).

The Section 60 Order was put in place at 4pm today and will stay active for a 12 hour period until 4am tomorrow (Saturday 3 August) and extra officers will be in the area to provide a visible presence to reassure communities.

It has been introduced following the disorder in Southport on Tuesday night and to prevent any further incidents of criminality.

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

The area incorporates Liverpool city centre and also includes areas of Kensington and Toxteth.

Inspector Leigh Price said: “We have taken the pro-active measure of introducing a Section 60 in this area in light of the disgraceful disorder we witnessed in Southport on Tuesday evening.

“These extra powers will allow officers to stop and search people suspected of carrying weapons or planning any criminality as we seek to keep the public safe.

“People and business owners in the Liverpool area can expect to see a highly visible police presence. I hope their continued presence is reassuring, and I would ask anyone with concerns to speak to our officers.”

Any person with information about criminality and disorder, is asked to DM @MerPolCC, message ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook’ or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111.

You can also pass information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 if a crime is in progress.