Police bring in dispersal orders across Liverpool
The orders give officers greater powers to stop and search
Merseyside Police have introduced a Section 60 Order and Section 34 Dispersal Order covering parts of Liverpool.
The orders, which were brought in at 11.00am and will last until 1.00am tomorrow morning, give officers enhanced powers to stop and search and to direct people who are engaging in antisocial behaviour.
The search parameters have been extended to include anyone aged 12 - 70.
Both orders cover an area stretching from the River Mersey to beyond Wavertree Botanic Gardens.
Chief Inspector Sarah Rotherham said: “These orders will give officers on the ground the ability to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying weapons or planning any criminality, and strengthen their ability to protect the community from incidents of disorder.
“The ultimate aim of this tool is to keep the public safe.
“We will continue to deploy such tactics where we believe they can help our efforts to keep people safe.”