A new Stop and Search order has been issued to cover the whole of Milton Keynes following more trouble involving up to 30 armed males on Wednesday, June 23.
The Section 60 order, which lasts until at least until 7.30pm on June 24, follows violence in Buckfast Play Park, Buckfast Avenue, Bletchley, which was reported just after 5.20pm on Wednesday June 24.
There were reports of a group of between 20 and 30 males fighting, armed with bricks and bladed articles.
Six males have been arrested in connection with the incident and a number of weapons have been seized. One suffered a minor injury.
The order gives the police the right to search people in the city to prevent violence.
Inspector Kirsty Bishop, based at Aylesbury police station, said: “Unfortunately, once again, we have seen a significant incident of disorder in Milton Keynes this evening, and as a result, we have implemented a further Section 60 order.
“This order will allow our officers extra powers to stop and search people across the entire Borough of Milton Keynes, as defined by the map, for at least the next 24 hours.
“This order will be reviewed on Thursday and may be extended further if it is felt necessary and proportionate to do so.
“These orders are put in place in order to aid police investigations as well as to ensure the safety of the public.
“They are a valuable tool available to help police prevent further incidents of violence and disorder.
“Using these increased powers, officers are able to stop and search anybody within a defined area while it is activated, with or without reasonable grounds to do so.
“Please don’t be worried if you are stopped by an officer, as this does not mean that you are in trouble.”
