Stop and search powers brought in ahead of Southport protest | News – Greatest Hits Radio (Liverpool & the North West)
The ‘Unite The Kingdom’ march takes place from 11am until 6pm
Southport section 60 stop and search zoneAuthor: Alex HulsePublished 7 hours ago
Last updated 6 hours ago
Merseyside Police says it’ll be using stop and search powers as it confirms it will be policing a ‘Unite the Kingdom’ march in Southport.
The force says it is expected there will be a counter demonstration, and that it has actively sought to engage with both sides so that the law is upheld and that everyone can exercise their rights to gather peacefully.
Work has also been ongoing to ensure disruption to communities and businesses is kept to a minimum.
Officers will be deployed for the duration of the march, as part of the policing operation a Section 60 order will be introduced, giving officers additional powers to search people who are suspected of involvement in criminality and disorder.
The order runs from 11am until 6pm on Sunday 26 October, with extra officers in the area throughout this period to provide a visible presence,.
The Section 60 Order covers the area bounded in the map and includes Marine Drive, Victoria Way, Duke Street, Shakespeare Street, St James Street, Scarisbrick Road, Ash Street, Forest Road, Ivy Street, Tithebarn Road, Norwood Avenue, Roe Lane, Leyland Road, Promenade and Fairways.
Anyone who witnesses any criminality is being asked to contact Merseyside Police on X or Facebook at @MerPolCC, via their website: https://www.merseyside.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ or by calling 101. 999 should be called in an emergency.
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