Stop and Search Powers Increased in Wakefield City Centre

*Saturday 15 March 2025*

Increased stop and search powers have been put in place temporarily in Wakefield City Centre to prevent serious violence and keep communities safe following an incident last night. (14 March)

Senior officers at Wakefield District have authorised the use of Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to detect and deter the carrying of offensive weapons in the area and to prevent serious violence.

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