Section 60 in place in Milton Keynes
It was enacted yesterday after a 'violent incident'
Last updated 28th Jun 2023
Officers have enhanced powers in Milton Keynes today, as a Section 60 has been enacted across parts of the city.
Put in place last night, the order is for 24 hours, and covers the areas shown in the map above.
It's after what Thames Valley Police described as a 'violent incident' earlier yesterday (June 27) where a man was reported to have been carrying an offensive weapon in Thompson Street, New Bradwell.
A 36-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and is in police custody.
The Section 60 comes less than 24 hours after a knife crime conference was held in Milton Keynes to discuss knife crime and what action can be taken to discourage the incidents in the vicinity of Thames Valley Police.
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.”