A Section 60 Order has been introduced in Rock Ferry following recent reports of criminality in the area.
The order runs until 4pm on Wednesday, 15 July, where it will be further reviewed. Extra officers will be patrolling the area to provide a visible presence to prevent crime and anti-social behaviour.
The Section 60 Order covers the area bounded in the map and includes St Pauls Road, Well Lane, Bebington Road, New Chester Road, Highfield South, and all roads within this area.
The Order, under S60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, gives officers enhanced stop and search powers to stop individuals in the area (map pictured) and is designed to minimise serious violence.
Local Policing Sergeant Matthew Luxton said, “We’re introducing this Section 60 Order as an extra response and provide us with the powers needed to stop and search people in the area following reports of anti-social behaviour and criminality.
“Our high visible police presence is a proactive approach to prevent such incidents from taking place, and to provide reassurance to the vast majority of law-abiding people in the community.
“Such action isn’t about bothering anyone going about their daily business or preventing people from meeting with friends. It’s simply about taking action to reduce incidents from taking place and make sure that everyone can feel safe where they live.
“Patrols have also been stepped up to reassure our residents so if you have any information on any offences in the area please speak with our officers.”
You can pass any information by contacting Merseyside Police social media desk via X @MerPolCC or on Facebook ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre. You can also report information via: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or call 101.
Alternatively, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their website here: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/give-information-anonymously. In an emergency, always call 999.
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