| Time, Date and Duration of Authority to Search |
| 15:00 on 5 November to 06:00 – 6 November |
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| Details of Authorising Officer Superintendent Lucas Cole |
| Reason for Authority (Brief Summary for Publication) We will be using Section 60 powers in parts of Birmingham today and into tomorrow, in response to potential planned disorder. Pockets of disorder involving young people saw several fireworks released in a dangerous manner, as members of the public and our officers faced attack. Later, there were also fireworks launched by a group towards buildings, officers and each other in Bagot Street. We’re continuing to investigate these incidents and have made several arrests. Our message is clear: we do not tolerate this appalling action. Not only is it anti-social, but it is also incredibly dangerous and potentially putting lives at risk. The Section 60 powers will be in place in the area on the map, from 3pm today (5 November) until 6am tomorrow (6 November). These powers allow us to stop and search people without the need to have reasonable grounds. This power is exercised to safeguard the community from this dangerous behaviour. As always, our main focus is on keeping everyone safe. You can find out more about Stop and Search and why we use it here: Extra officers are also on patrol in key locations around the force area. Superintendent Lucas Cole said: “We have robust plans in place to respond to any Bonfire Night disorder, as we will not compromise in our mission to make Birmingham and the whole of the West Midlands as safe as possible at all times. “While organised firework displays can be great fun for families, I would urge parents and carers to speak with young people about the dangers of fireworks and their unsupervised use. “It’s vital you know where your children are and who they are with, as anyone involved in disorder faces being arrested. “We are also working with schools, colleges, and universities, and we understand they will be implementing measures against students taking part in disorder – measures which could have a severe impact on their studies.” We are urging anyone with information about planned disorder tonight – including parents, schools, colleges, and universities – to report it to us. You can call us on 101 or speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. |
| Details of OIC (for contact or enquiries) Superintendent Lucas Cole |
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