Thames Valley Police launch stop-and-search in Oxford

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 09:22 · Archive

Thames Valley Police issued a Section 60 order after a weapon-related incident involving boys in Oxford.

Thames Valley Police issued a Section 60 order following a weapon-related altercation involving a group of boys in the Blackbird Leys and Greater Leys areas of Oxford on 31 October at around 7.43pm. Officers authorised the order at about 9pm, and it remained in effect until 2am the following day.

The designated area for the stop-and-search powers encompassed Eastern Bypass, Grenoble Road and Watlington Road. Police confirmed there would be an increased presence in the area while the order was active.

In a statement, police said the order would 'give our officers extra powers to carry out stop and search activity and has been enacted for the safety of the public.' They reassured the public that the increased stop-and-searches were for their safety and urged people to speak to officers if they had any concerns.

How it is being reported

• Thames Valley Police launch stop-and-search following weapon scarePolice have issued a Section 60 order following a weapon-related altercation involving a group of boys.Oxfordshire Guardian · 1 Nov, 09:01
• Thames Valley Police launch stop-and-search following weapon scarePolice have issued a Section 60 order following a weapon-related altercation involving a group of boys.Oxford Mail · 1 Nov, 09:01

In this story: Thames Valley Police · Oxford · Blackbird Leys · Greater Leys

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