Section 60 authorised after incident in Salford

From 7pm this evening (Thursday 2 May 2024) to 10am tomorrow (Friday 3 May 2024), we have authorised the use of Section 60 powers across the area outlined in the map below.

Under Section 60 authority, officers have extra powers to stop and search people in a defined area within the specific times listed.

This has been implemented after officers were called at 6.20pm today (Thirsday 2 May) to reports of a boy who had been stabbed on Barton Road, Swinton.

Officers and emergency services attended the scene, and a 17-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

A scene remains in place while officers conduct further enquiries.

Inspector Rodney Ashton of GMP’s Salford district, said: “Our officers are out conducting further enquiries, and we fully understand that the nature of these sort of incidents and our increased presence in the community will spark worry in the community.

“Please be assured that our officers are working round the clock to ensure the safety of the local community and to do this we have increased visible officers across the district to provide added reassurance to the public.

“We have authorised a section 60 which is highlighted in the map. Within this area we are able to stop and search anyone within this area to search them for any offensive weapons or if we have reason to believe they are conducting criminal activities.

“We will continue to have a presence in the area beyond the conclusion of the additional powers and I would like to thank the public for their support and I’d appeal to them to continue coming forwards with information that will allow us to take action to keep the streets safe.

“We are really keen to gather as much information as possible in relation this incident and would encourage anyone who may have seen anything or have information concerning this to contact us by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 3205 of 2/5/24.

"Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”