Preston police given power to 'stop and search' suspected violent criminals

The area police will be on patrol and carrying out searchesThe area police will be on patrol and carrying out searches
The area police will be on patrol and carrying out searches
Police in Preston have been given the power to stop and search anyone who they suspect may be involved in serious violence.

The section 60 move has been authorised from 5pm until 2am.

Police will be on patrol in the city during that time.