Police say there were several linked disturbances throughout the town. Following several targeted assaults and reports of weapons being seen, officers have been authorised to use stop and search powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. This is an extension of the stop and search powers officers already have been differs because it means they do not need to have reasonable grounds to carry a stop and search out. Due to this, police have an obligation to make the public aware when one is in place, the area it covers, and how long it will be in place for.
The dispersal zone is from Station Road in Westcliff up to Southchurch. It takes in the seafront and town centre. The order was put in place tonight and continues to the early hours of the morning. A police spokesman said: It was reported that from 7pm this evening, Monday 19 July, there were several linked disturbances throughout the town. Following several targeted assaults and reports of weapons being seen, officers have been authorised to use stop and search powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. This is essentially an extension of the stop and search powers officers already have been differs because it means they do not need to have reasonable grounds to carry a stop and search out.
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