Police fear that increasing tensions between groups of youths in Bucks could lead to violence, causing them to enact a Section 60 order.

Officers will have greater powers to stop and search people in the north east of Milton Keynes after the order was enacted last night (Friday) at around 8pm.

Yesterday, groups of youths were seen gathering in the area, and according to police, there may be "increased tensions" that could result in violence.

The Section 60 order will be in place for 24 hours and will last until 7.45pm today (Saturday). The order will be reviewed and may be extended if deemed appropriate.

The order covers the following areas:

East of V8 Marlborough Street, including estates of Great Linford, Gifford Park, Blakelands, Redhouse Park, Tongwell, Caldecote, Newport Pagnell, and the area to the East of the A509 and to the South of the A422, in and around the villages of North Crawley, Little Crawley, North End and East End (See map above).

Inspector Jenkins, based at Amersham police station, said: “I have authorised this Section 60 which allows our officers, greater powers to stop and search and provide reassurance to the community.

“Members of the public may see an increased police presence in the area and if you are stopped you should not be concerned, as officers are there to increase safety within the community and try to prevent violence.”