The area has recently seen an increase in disorderly behaviour and officers will be proactive in seeking to deter any further incidents. Additional powers have been granted to officers between 2.30pm on Friday 21 April and 2.30pm Saturday 23 April 2023.
These powers will apply to locations within Instone Road, Home Gardens, Highfield Road, Lowfield Street and Westgate Road. They allow constables to stop and search any pedestrian or vehicle if any weapons are suspected to be present.
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