A section 60 order has been authorised in Slough today (31/8).
The order began at 8pm today (31/8) and will be in place for 24 hours, it will be reviewed and could be extended.
The order is in place for the area as shown in the map, which covers Cippenham, Chalvey, Upton and Langley.
It is in place following reports of a series of affrays in the area and is in place to reduce the risk of serious violence and offending, and is made under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.
Section 60 orders enhance the stop and search powers of officers, allowing them to search people without needing to suspect that they may be carrying weapons.
There will be an increased number of officers in the area while the order is active.
Inspector Sarah Roxburgh, based at Maidenhead police station, said: “Incidents such as this are completely unacceptable in our communities.
“We will do all possible to make the area safe for everyone and a section 60 order is part of that.
“If you have concerns please speak to an officer and if you have information about anyone who carries a weapon, I would urge you to report it to police by calling 101 or making a report online.
“Alternatively you can also report 100% anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online
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