Section 60 stop and search powers extended in the Levenshulme area

Greater Manchester Police implemented a section 60 yesterday at 12pm (Monday 23 January) to assist officers in preventing violence following a stabbing on Stockport Road on Sunday 22 January. The 19-year-old victim remains in a critical condition as a result of his injuries.

These temporary additional powers will allow officers to stop and search people in the areas shown in the attached map, and have been extended for a further 12 hours until midnight tonight (Tuesday 24 January).

Roads included within this Section 60 perimeter are Alma Road/Highfield Road, Nelstrop Road North, Errwood Road and Crossley Road/Cringle Road.