Police have put a section 60 order in place across MK following a violent incident.
“We have put a Section 60 order in place in Milton Keynes following a violent incident earlier today,” a spokesperson explained.
“The order has been put in place for a period of 24 hours and will cover the area show in the map below.
“It will be bordered by Railway Walk, the V7, the V6 and Newport Road.
“Earlier today, officers attended a report of a man carrying an offensive weapon in Thompson Street, New Bradwell.
“A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with this incident and is currently in police custody.”
Inspector Darren Deane, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “We’ve put this order in place to give us extra stop and search powers while we investigate exactly what has happened, as well as to protect the public and to prevent any further outbreaks of violence.
“I would also like to point out that we do not believe this incident was related to other instances of violence which have taken place recently in Milton Keynes.”
If you have any information about this incident, please call 101, quoting reference number 43230283861. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
