Stop-and-search powers authorised and extra officers deployed in Salford

Officers in Salford have authorised a Section 60 Order after they were called to reports of an incident on Cromwell Road, Salford at around 7pm today (26/3/2023)

Police attended and it was established that an altercation had taken place and two men had suffered serious but not life threatening injuries that were consistent with knife wounds.

No arrests have been made at this time and an investigation has been launched to understand the circumstances of this incident. 

A Section 60 Order will be in place until 8am tomorrow morning and will give officers extra powers to stop and search individuals.

Map of section 60 area

Inspector Stephen Corless of GMP's Salford District said: “We have authorised stop-and-search powers in the area in response to the incident this evening.

"This type of incident will not be tolerated and GMP will take robust action to ensure that our communities feel safe and that offenders are brought to justice.

"While an investigation continues at pace to understand the circumstances behind this incident, we are determined to do whatever is in our power to prevent any further incidents like this taking place in Salford.

“That is why heightened stop-and-search powers have been introduced in the Broughton area of Salford to allow officers to prevent anyone found carrying weapons to be free to walk our streets.”

"I would urge members of the public who saw anything suspicious or witnessed the incident to come forward and report information to us immediately."

Anyone with information should contact police on 0161 856 5187 quoting log number 2545 26/3/23. You can also make a report via the LiveChat function on GMP's website: www.gmp.police.uk

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

We all have a part to play in fighting, preventing and reducing knife crime. If you know or suspect someone is carrying a knife, please report it immediately - before it is too late. You can contact GMP via gmp.police.uk or 101.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers also have a dedicated website which enables 11 – 17 year olds to pass on information anonymously – this can be accessed through Fearless.org