Police Section 60 order authorised in Limeside and Hollinwood following 'incidents involving threatening behaviour and weapons'

Area map image courtesy of GMP

Greater Manchester Police saw a section 60 order authorised across Limeside and parts of Hollinwood in Oldham in response to reports of incidents involving threatening behaviour and weapons yesterday (Sunday).

The authority came following reports of a group of men brandishing bladed weapons in the area around Hollins Road.

No injuries were reported.

Subsequently, there was a report of a fight on Second Avenue in Oldham, although no injuries were reported.

No arrests had been made as at last night.

Extra officers were patrolling the area for reassurance and to deter any further incidents.

Under Section 60, officers have extra powers to stop and search people in the above defined area within the specific times listed.

It was to be in place until 1.30am this morning (Monday).

Inspector Katherine Murray, from GMP’s Oldham district, said: “The section 60 has been put in place following reports of people with weapons acting in a threatening way in the area – officers can utilise the extra powers to stop-search individuals and hopefully ensure some potentially deadly weapons are taken off the streets.

“Our investigation is currently ongoing in relation to both incidents and we would like to reassure the public that we are putting extra resources into the area to relieve any possible tensions."

If you have any information about the incidents, please contact GMP on 101, or via: gmp.police.uk

Alternatively, you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

Always dial 999 in an emergency.

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