Section 60 Order is put up in Milton Keynes following fight

A Section 60 Order has been put up in Milton Keynes after several men were seen fight with numerous weapons.

The incident happened around 5.20pm in Buckfast Play Park, Buckfast Avenue, Bletchley on Wednesday, June 23 with the order coming in play at 7.30pm and will last for 24 hours until the same time on Thursday, June 24.

This comes after ‘a group of between 20 and 30 males fighting, armed with bricks and bladed articles’.

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Where the Section 60 Order will take place

Thames Valley Police have since confirmed that six people have been arrested in connection with the incident with several of the weapons being seized.

During the fight, one person suffered minor injuries.

Inspector Kirsty Bishop, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “Unfortunately, once again, we have seen a significant incident of disorder in Milton Keynes this evening, and as a result, we have implemented a further Section 60 order.

“This order will allow our officers extra powers to stop and search people across the entire Borough of Milton Keynes, as defined by the map, for at least the next 24 hours.

“This order will be reviewed on Thursday and may be extended further if it is felt necessary and proportionate to do so.

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The incident happened on June 23

“These orders are put in place in order to aid police investigations as well as to ensure the safety of the public.

“They are a valuable tool available to help police prevent further incidents of violence and disorder.

“Using these increased powers, officers are able to stop and search anybody within a defined area while it is activated, with or without reasonable grounds to do so.

“Please don’t be worried if you are stopped by an officer, as this does not mean that you are in trouble.

“Do not hesitate to speak to one of our officers with any concerns that you may have.

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“They will be happy to address these with you and also offer any advice or reassurance.

“If anybody has any information about the incident this afternoon, please call 101, quoting reference number 43210276759 June or call the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111.

“You can also make a report online.”

There is more information on stop and search, and particularly Section 60 orders, by visiting www.thamesvalley.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/st-s/stop-and-search/why-we-use-stop-and-search.