Police update: A section 60 (stop and search) has been authorised for areas within Wandsworth and Richmond

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Police update: A section 60 (stop and search) has been authorised for areas within Wandsworth and Richmond

Postby Community Editor » Thu Sep 12, 2019 12:50 pm

Following the double stabbing in Putney this morning, a Section 60 under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 has been authorised for areas within Wandsworth and Richmond.

The affected locations are as follows: The borough of Wandsworth, Mortlake and Barnes ward in the Richmond Upon Thames Police area.

This means that until 02:45am on Friday the 13th of September, Constables in uniform can use this power to stop and search in the area specified, specifically to prevent and detect the carrying of dangerous instruments or offensive weapons.

Visit the met police website to find out more about how the police uses s.60, stop and search and what your rights are: www.met.police.uk/stopandsearch


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