A Section 60 order which was introduced after Kirkby man James Halewood was stabbed to death has been extended.
Locals tried to help James Halewood after he was stabbed on Sunday lunchtime outside shops on Broad Lane. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he died of his injuries.
Police believe the attack was 'targeted.' Senior detectives have appealed to people who might have information about what happened to "search their consciences".
No arrests have been made at this stage and whoever killed James is still at large. Friends and family have left scores of tributes to James at the scene.
On Friday evening a man in his 30s was shot in the leg near the Windmill pub in Kirkby. In response to the incidents police introduced a Section 60 order, which gave police the power to search people on the spot. The latest S60 order has now been extended until 1am on Saturday morning.
Over 60 people have been searched for weapons over recent days.
One arrest resulted in an arrest for the possession of a knife; two resulted in drug warnings for cannabis; two resulted in penalty notices for cannabis and one resulted in a person being warned in for interview under caution for cannabis possession. Two knives were also recovered.
If you have information about serious crime in the Kirkby area DM @MerPolCC, call 101 or CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111.
Knowsley Community Inspector Peter Rexwinkel said: "We don’t take the decision lightly to introduce s60s but they are a valuable tool for us as part of our activity to tackle serious and violent crime.
"We want our communities to feel reassured that officers are out and about in the areas where they are needed and act as a visible deterrent to anyone wanting to commit criminality.
"It is particular important that the public feel safe and confident to go about their daily business, particularly when there have been serious incidents in their neighbourhoods."
