A stabbing incident in Hackney this evening has led to the enforcement of a Section 60 order, granting police enhanced stop-and-search powers as they work to prevent further violence.
Hackney Police confirmed that officers responded to reports of a stabbing that resulted in non-life-threatening injuries. In addition, multiple calls were made to authorities about groups of males seen fighting with knives in the area, escalating concerns over public safety.
The Section 60 Criminal Justice and Public Order Act (CJPO) was authorized at 6:00 PM and will remain in effect until 6:00 AM on Sunday, February 23. The order allows officers to stop and search individuals without the usual requirement for reasonable suspicion.
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Area Covered by Section 60
The boundaries of the Section 60 zone are extensive, covering key parts of Hackney and surrounding areas. The designated zone stretches from Seven Sisters Road, starting at Seven Sisters BR station, across to Warwick Reservoir and Walthamstow Marshes. It extends down to Homerton High Street and Dalston Road, reaching Green Lanes and encompassing Brownswood Park, ultimately looping back to Seven Sisters BR.
