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Section 60 order extended as three more arrests announced
25/08/2023
More arrests have been made on suspicion of offences such as affray, GHB a threats to kill
Three more people have been arrested and a Section 60 stop and search order extended as police continue to investigate an incident of violent disorder in Banbury on Wednesday.
The Section 60 order initially began at 1.30pm yesterday (Thursday) for 24 hours, but has now been extended to run until 1.30pm tomorrow.
It was put in place following an incident of violent disorder in Orchard Way and Wimborne Avenue at around 6.40pm on Wednesday, when weapons, including metal poles, machetes and knives were used.
Police announced yesterday that two men, aged 18 and 20, had been arrested. They have since been released on police bail.
Three more men from Banbury have now been arrested: a 27-year-old on suspicion of affray, GBH, possession of an offensive weapon and racially aggravated public order; a 24-year-old man on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon; and an 18-year-old on suspicion of threats to kill.
All three remain in police custody.
Sergeant Gavin Staniland said: “We have extended this Section 60 order put in place in a specific area of Banbury following an incident of violent disorder and to prevent potential further violence.
“We are doing everything we can to investigate this incident and have made a number of arrests and weapons have been recovered.
“The order will give our officers extra powers to carry out stop and search activity, and has been enacted for the safety of the public.
“I understand that an order of this nature could cause concern, but while it may sound alarming, enhancing our stop and search powers provides us with another tactic to quickly identify and disrupt those carrying weapons.
“If you are stopped by an officer, please do not be worried as this does not mean that you are in trouble.
“You will see more police officers in the area while the order is in place and we expect to carry out more stop and searches than usual.
“Officers who are out and about are there to reassure you as well as using their powers under Section 60 so please do stop and speak with them about any concerns that you have.”
Anyone with information about this incident should call 101 or make a report on the force’s website, quoting reference number 43230378088.
Published: by Banbury FM Newsteam