Police given authority to carry out stop and search in Gabalfa
It's following reports of serious violence in the area
Last updated 12th Jul 2024
South Wales Police have issued a Section 60 Notice which gives officers the authority to stop and search anyone in Gabalfa in Cardiff.
The notice will remain until 7am tomorrow (Saturday, July 13).
It means any constable in uniform can stop and search pedestrians for carrying weapons or dangerous instruments without good reason.
It's following recent incidents of disorder and serious violence which has included items such as rocks being thrown at police vehicles.
Section 60 is aimed at preventing serious violence, to find dangerous instruments or to apprehend persons carrying weapons.