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Section 60 powers in operation in Washwood Heath and Ward End(Image: WMP)<\/p>\nIt comes after gunshots were fired at a car, on Ward End Park Road, just after 2am, on Monday, September 22Section 60 powers in operation in Washwood Heath and Ward End(Image: WMP)<\/p>\n
Police have been granted special stop and search powers in two parts of Birmingham<\/a> tonight.<\/p>\n Section 60 powers will be used in parts of Washwood Heath and Ward End.<\/p>\n It comes after gunshots were fired at a car, on Ward End Park Road, just after 2am, on Monday, September 22.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Moment armed police stop Audi carrying loaded guns hidden in footwell<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n READ MORE: Men held after woman ‘threatened with knives’ in Birmingham burglary<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n READ MORE: Illegally modified e-bikes seized as one hits 68mph in Birmingham city centre<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n A car also rammed into other vehicles and a property in Washwood Heath Road last Saturday.<\/p>\n Police said it will continue to have an increased presence in the area to offer reassurance to the local community, as well as using special powers that don’t require officers to have a reason to stop and search people.<\/p>\n Police said in a statement: “We will continue to to use Section 60 powers in parts of Washwood Heath and Ward End this evening and overnight.<\/p>\n “It follows recent serious incidents we’re investigating, including a firearms discharge in Ward End Park Road.<\/p>\n “These powers allow us to stop and search people without the need to have reasonable grounds and will be in place from 6pm today (Friday) until 4am tomorrow (Saturday).<\/p>\n Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp<\/a>, click the link to join<\/strong><\/p>\n “As always, our main focus is on keeping everyone safe.<\/p>\n