Police activate stop and search powers in Birmingham after stabbing

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 17:38 · Archive

West Midlands Police will use enhanced stop and search powers in Small Heath following a fatal stabbing.

West Midlands Police used Section 60 powers in Small Heath, Birmingham, allowing officers to stop and search people without needing reasonable grounds for suspicion. The measure followed the fatal stabbing of Abdillahi Farid Ali, 43, on Coventry Road on 28 October.

The police powers were in place from 5pm on 2 November until 1am on 3 November. A police statement said that in recent weeks there had been several incidents involving knives in the area. A 46-year-old man was charged with murder in connection with the stabbing and remanded in custody; police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

West Midlands Police said they did not use the powers lightly and ensured their use was fair and appropriate. The force urged parents concerned their children might be carrying weapons or involved in crime to report it to them.

How it is being reported

• Police introduce extra stop and search powers in Small Heath following fatal stabbingThe measures allow officers to stop and search people without needing reasonable grounds for suspicionExpress & Star · 2 Nov, 16:57
• Mapped Birmingham police stop and search powers in one area of the city after stab deathWest Midlands Police said Section 60 will be used without the need to have reasonable grounds in Small HeathBirminghamLive · 2 Nov, 16:51

In this story: West Midlands Police · Abdillahi Farid Ali · Small Heath · Birmingham · Coventry Road

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