Posted: 22:28, June 30, 2022
Police were tonight given extra powers to stop and search after a group of youths were seen carrying weapons in Ipswich.
Police were called shortly after 5.10pm on Thursday (June 30) to reports that youths had gathered in the Norwich Road/Westbourne Park area, some of whom were armed with knives.
A section 60 order has since been issued, giving the police additional powers to stop and search without reasonable cause.
Map of the section 60 area in Ipswich – Photo: Suffolk Police
A dispersal order is also in place for 24 hours from 5.42pm on Thursday until 5.42pm on Friday 1 July.
The order gives uniformed officers the power to disperse individuals or groups when their presence or behavior has caused or is likely to cause harassment, intimidation, alarm or distress to a member of the public.
A section 60 order is in place for the west of Ipswich and most of the city centre.
Police officers have been sent to the area, and patrols and investigations of the incident continue.
Police say that although there is no apparent risk to the general public, there is an increased risk of violence between the parties directly involved/connected to the incident.
Any witnesses or anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Suffolk Police quoting reference: CAD 323 of June 30.
You can contact Suffolk Police via their website – www.suffolk.police.uk/contact-us/existing-report-update, by telephone by calling 101 or alternatively by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via their online form: www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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