Greater Manchester Police authorise section 60 order in Brinnington

Greater Manchester Police has today (Monday 10 July 2023) authorised a section 60 order in the below defined area of Brinnington.

The section 60 powers under the 1994 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act will run for 24 hours from 11am this morning, and will finish at 11am on Tuesday, 11 July.

The section 60 authority - which grants officers extended powers to stop and search individuals within the area - has been introduced following reports of a number of violent incidents over the weekend. There were further reports of groups of men carrying weapons during the incidents.

Extensive investigation work is currently ongoing and three men have been  arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary. Highly visible patrols will continue in order to provide reassurance within the community.

Detective Superintendent Helen Critchley, from GMP’s Stockport district, said: “Our number one priority is keeping the public safe and I believe this section 60 authority is proportionate and necessary following the incidents over the weekend.

“We have put extra patrols in place and we are utilising all lines of enquiry to ensure that we fully investigate the reports we received.”

If you have any concerns, or you wish to report a crime, you can contact police online via www.gmp.police.uk or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.

Details can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.