A section 60 order in place across parts of Milton Keynes

Friday, 23 June 2023 07:34

A section 60 order remains in place across parts of Milton Keynes following incidents involving knives yesterday evening. Fortunately no one was injured during these incidents.

Officers were supported by colleagues in a police helicopter to identify suspects.

A number of arrests were made at the time and investigations continue today. A Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 allows a police officer to stop and search a person without reasonable suspicion.

Here's the latest from Thames Valley Police:

Thank you to all those who have spoken to officers as we’ve made enquiries in the area.

Whilst we continue our enquiries, we have made the decision to extend the section 60 order so it will now expire at 11.18pm tomorrow night (23/6), covering the same area.

Whilst the section 60 has been in place, a number of stop searches have taken place resulting in a knife and drugs being seized.

Chief Inspector Euan Livingstone, Deputy Commander for Milton Keynes policing area, said: “I’m disappointed that we are still seeing individuals carrying knives in our city. I remain committed to ending this violence and section 60 orders, like the one in place at the moment, help us to swiftly remove knives from the streets after violent incidents, when many look to exploit others to carry their weapons for them.”

“Whilst I understand the concern that these incidents will cause amongst our community, it is important to note that our investigations do not show that there is a risk to the wider public.

“I know that I am not alone in wanting to see this violence removed from our city and once again want to thank local residents, businesses and organisations for their support and commitment in making a long-term change to knife crime in Milton Keynes.”