Primark in Milton Keynes briefly shuts as teen is stabbed

In the morning of Saturday, June 17, the teenager was assaulted by a group of unidentified people in the centre of Milton Keynes, near the city’s branch.

The teenager has since been taken into a nearby hospital where they remain, with the police confirming that three people have been arrested.

👮‍♀️ | Section 60 order in place in Milton Keynes🚨

After an incident in Bradwell Common today, we have authorised a Section 60 order.

A 17-year-old boy was assaulted and stabbed by a group. He is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

We have made three arrests. pic.twitter.com/hrffl0UCYT

— TVP Milton Keynes (@tvp_mk) June 17, 2023

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Thames Valley Police said: “One of the arrests was made at Primark.

Primark at centre Mk Milton Keynes evacuated with police heading up the escalator. Baby area/changing rooms blocked off. @My_MiltonKeynes

— Andrew Mitchell (@1AndrewMitchell) June 17, 2023

“Members of the public may have seen armed officers in and around the store while this arrest was made.

Where the Section 60 order currently is (TVP) (Image: TVP)

“The store is now open as normal.

The Section 60 order applies to the areas shown in the map and gives police officers greater powers to stop and search in a defined location.

The order began at 12.55pm and will be in place for 24 hours. If necessary, the order can then be extended.

— TVP Milton Keynes (@tvp_mk) June 17, 2023

“Thank you to everyone for their support and cooperation while we were at the store.”

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The Section 60 order applies to the areas shown in the map, and will allow officers ‘greater powers’ to stop and search in a defined location.

The order began at 12.55pm and will be in place for 24 hours.

If necessary, the order can then be extended.