The Section 60 order, granted by an Inspector, runs until 2am on Wednesday and gives police the ability to stop and search anyone without needing reasonable grounds.

Police are stepping up patrols in response to disorder in Deepdale and Plungington since Saturday (12 June). Additional stop and search powers are in place under Section 60 of the […]

A Section 60 order is in place covering Grange, Fishwick, Deepdale and St Matthews. It follows various incidents of disorder in the Deepdale area earlier today (Saturday 12 June), which […]

Police patrols have been increased in the Fulwood area of Preston following reports that a man had been seen with a knife. Police were called at around 4.55pm today (Monday […]

Police have stepped up patrols in Ribbleton and Grange tonight (Saturday January 11) after incidents of anti-social behaviour and violence. A Section 60 order is in place across the area […]

Stop and search powers have been triggered for another night in Preston. It follows an outbreak of violence in Moor Park. Preston Police have stepped up patrols after a fight, […]

Stop and search powers are in force across a swathe of Deepdale, Fulwood and Ribbleton during Saturday night. Preston Police have stepped up patrols after two incidents of disorder. Both […]

Police were deployed to Ribbleton during Tuesday evening after a fight involving 15 people. A Section 60 order was used again by police to put a stop and search zone […]