Greater Manchester Police authorise section 60 authority in Bury

Yesterday evening (28/07/2023), Greater Manchester Police (GMP) authorised a section 60 authority in the outlined area of Bury (see map below).

The section 60 powers come under the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act, and will run for 24 hours. The section 60 began at 9:40pm yesterday evening (Friday 28 July 2023). The authorisation is due to end at 9:40pm today (Saturday 29 July 2023).

The section 60 authority - which grants officers temporary extended powers to stop and search individuals within the area - has been introduced following reports of a disturbance of a group of males fighting with weapons in the area of Park Hills Road in Bury.

One male was injured and attended hospital however he has since been discharged. 

One male has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in police custody for questioning.

Extra patrols have been deployed and will remain in place through the day and into the evening to provide a visible policing presence and to provide reassurance.

Anyone with information or footage - including CCTV, doorbell or dashcam - related to this incident is urged to contact GMP.

You can do so by making a report via the LiveChat function on GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.