| Time, Date and Duration of Authority to Search |
| Log 2582 – 5 November 2025 12pm (6 November) – 3am (7 November) |
| Area covered by Authority (Please attach any relevant maps) |
| Details of Authorising Officer Chief Insp Dan Lowe and Supt Jack Hadley |
| Reason for Authority (Brief Summary for Publication) |
We will be using Section 60 powers in parts of Birmingham tomorrow (6 Nov) as part of our operation to keep people safe.
Tomorrow will see us mount a large policing operation, as Aston Villa take on Maccabi Tel Aviv at Villa Park.
We will have more than 700 officers keeping the public safe and arresting anyone who engages in crime or disorder.
Section 60 powers will be in place in the area on the map, from 12pm tomorrow (6 November) until 3am Friday (7 Nov).
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.
Ch Supt Tom Joyce, said: “Our message to those from all communities in Birmingham is that we have listened and will continue to engage with you.
“We remain committed to maintaining the city’s reputation as a safe and welcoming place for everyone.
“Anyone who breaks the law will be dealt with directly, as will those who incite hate.
“We have been working closely with partners including Birmingham City Council, Aston Villa Football Club, our colleagues in other emergency services, as we put in place our significant policing operation.
“People can expect to see a large number of uniformed officers, as well as police horses, police dogs, our drone unit, road policing unit, protest liaison officers and others.
“People not attending the event should expect significant disruption to the roads in the area on the evening, and we’d urge people to avoid the area where possible.
“We know protests by different groups will take place on the day, and we have plans in place which balance the right to protest with our duty to protect all communities in Birmingham.
“We are experienced at policing high profile football matches and demonstrations, and for many weeks now, we have been working closely with different faith and local community groups to listen to their views and concerns.
“Our goal throughout planning for this match is to ensure people can enjoy the football fixture while we continue to keep everyone in Birmingham safe, facilitate peaceful protest and maintain the King’s peace.”
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.
| Details of OIC (for contact or enquiries) Silver Supt Jack Hadley |
After the Authorised Period
| Number of Stop/Searches Carried Out Under the Authority |
| Outcomes of those Stop/Searches |
