South Wales Police has launched a Section 60 notice that will allow them to stop and search anyone within certain areas of Cardiff.
In a Facebook post, South Wales Police announced that they have issued a Section 60 notice which gives officers the authority to stop and search anyone within the areas of Cardiff identified on a map posted with the announcement.
The Section 60 notice took effect from 4.20pm on Monday, January 17 and will be in place until 4.20pm on Tuesday, January 18.
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"This decision has been taken after information has been provided following incidents in the locality where violence has been threatened or used," the Facebook post read.
"Section 60 is aimed at preventing serious violence, to find dangerous instruments or to apprehend persons carrying weapons There is a real concern that this matter could escalate.
"There will be an ongoing police presence in the area to provide reassurance to our communities."
The notice authorises any constable in uniform, within that area, to exercise the powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to stop and search any pedestrian, or anything carried by them for offensive weapons or dangerous instruments without good reason, or to stop and search any vehicle, its driver and any passenger, for offensive weapons or dangerous instruments.
Anyone with any information with regard to those seeking violence and carrying weapons are asked to contact South Wales Police by calling 101, via social media, by emailing SWP101@south-wales.police.uk, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 08090 555111.
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