Section 60 stop and search powers in Brinnington were authorised yesterday (10 July) at 11am, and will end at 11am today (11 July). 

The section 60 authority - which grants officers extended powers to stop and search individuals within the area - has been introduced following reports of a number of incidents over the weekend. There were further reports of groups of men carrying weapons during the incidents.

It comes just weeks after a dispersal order was put in place for Brinnington following reports of anti-social behaviour, as officers were called several times to Brinnington on Monday 26 June to disrupt gangs of youths.

Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said: "Extensive investigation work is currently ongoing and three men have been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary. Highly visible patrols will continue in order to provide reassurance within the community."

Detective Superintendent Helen Critchley, from GMP's Stockport district, said: "Our number one priority is keeping the public safe and I believe this section 60 authority is proportionate and necessary following the incidents over the weekend.

"We have put extra patrols in place and we are utilising all lines of enquiry to ensure that we fully investigate the reports we received."

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