Police given extra powers after 5 teens arrested following violent disorder

Five teenagers were arrested and a knife was seized yesterday, say police.

The Section 60 order covers parts of Harper Green and Smithills as outlined on the map.

Police say it has been authorised to prevent further acts of violence and will extend until 02:28am.

These temporary additional powers allow officers to stop and search anyone in the area shown in the maps attached.

Police Sergeant James Astbury of GMP’s Bolton District said: “The additional powers granted this afternoon demonstrate our robust approach to incidents of this nature.

“Although this is thought to be an isolated incident between groups known to one another, we understand the impact incidents like these can have on communities.

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“ There will be an increase in police presence in the area and anyone with concerns is encouraged to speak with officers on patrol, and we would ask anyone who has any information on yesterday’s altercation, including knowing the identities of those involved, to contact GMP on 101, or in the case of an emergency 999, quoting log 1806 of 28/04/2024.

“Any piece of information could assist officers as they progress the investigation.”

No further details of the incident have been released.