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12.06.2023 - 21:49 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Stop and search powers were introduced around Prestwich and Heaton Park yesterday (June 11) after police received 'very credible evidence of gangs carrying machetes and knives' at Parklife festival, according to GMP. The section 60 powers came into effect from 5pm last night and lasted until 3am.
The force said the move, which temporarily granted officers extended powers to address 'the risk of serious violence or weapons', was not implemented because of a specific incident. However, deputy chief constable Terry Woods revealed today (June 12) that the measures were put into place after the police received intelligence relating to the two-day music festival at Heaton Park.
The comments came as the top cop told councillors about a recent increase in the use of Section 60 stop and searches in Greater Manchester. The powers which allow for suspicion-less searches of the public by police officers for up to 48 hours in a specific area are required to be authorised by a senior leader.
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Mr Woods, who was one of GMP's commander at Parklife, told the police, fire and crime panel what happened. He said: "Without going into huge detail, we got some very credible evidence of gangs carrying machetes and knives.
"One of the senior officers as part of that operation did a Section 60 authorisation. We publicise it so it's no secret – you'll see it on Facebook etc.
"That then gives the officers in that area a more proactive power to search people – and they did so."
Asked about the outcome, he told councillors: "We didn't have what was intended to happen – I would argue that was prevented. We'll never know."
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