A section 60 'stop and search' order has been put in place in parts of Milton Keynes this evening.
It comes as a murder investigation was launched following the death of a boy in Milton Keynes earlier.
This section 60 order temporarily enhances Police stop and search powers, meaning that officers can stop and search anyone within the area shown on the map for items connected with violence, helping them to keep weapons off the streets.
These enhanced powers apply in the area shown below and will be in place until 4.06pm on Saturday (12/2).
Superintendent Marc Tarbit, Commander for Milton Keynes police area at Thames Valley Police, said: "Whilst a section 60 order may sound alarming, enhancing our stop and search powers provides us with another tactic to quickly identify and disrupt those carrying weapons. If you are stopped by an officer, please do not be worried as this does not mean that you are in trouble. You will see more police officers in the area whilst the order is in place and we expect to carry out more stop and searches than usual.
“Officers who are out and about are there to reassure you as well as using their powers under section 60 so please do stop and speak with them about any concerns that you have.
“We are continuing to appeal to anyone who has any information that may assist with our murder investigation to make contact with us either online or by calling 101 with reference number 43220064415.
“If you would prefer to remain anonymous, you can provide information to the independent charity Crimestoppers online or on 0800 555 111.”
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Map showing the area covered by the section 60 order - the area bounded by; H4 Dansteed Way, A5, H8 Standing Way, MK Borough Southern Boundary, A4146, A5, H10 Bletcham Way and V10 Brickhill Street.
