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A Section 60 Order has been introduced in Rockferry related to reports of anti-social behaviour and rising crime in the area.
On Monday, the Man Wah fish and chip shop on Old Chester Road was targeted by a man with a machete, who went into the shop around 5:50 pm. Three men in total entered the shop armed with weapons, with shouts heard inside the shop. Nobody was injured.
The order gives police enhanced powers to stop and search individuals. The order is effective until 4 pm today, when it will be reviewed. Extra officers will be patrolling the area to deter crime, according to Birkenhead News.
The order covers the area bounded by St Paul's Road, Well Lane, Bebington Road, New Chester Road and Highfield South, including all roads within this area.
The powers, granted under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, allow officers to stop and search individuals in the designated area and are designed to minimise serious violence.
Local Policing Sergeant Matthew Luxton said in a statement: "We're introducing this Section 60 Order as an extra response and provide us with the powers needed to stop and search people in the area following reports of anti-social behaviour and criminality.
He continued, "Our highly visible police presence is a proactive approach to prevent such incidents from taking place, and to provide reassurance to the vast majority of law-abiding people in the community.
"Such action isn't about bothering anyone going about their daily business or preventing people from meeting with friends. It's simply about taking action to reduce incidents from taking place and make sure that everyone can feel safe where they live."
He stated patrols have been increased to reassure residents, but if anyone has information on any crime, they can speak with officers.
Anyone with information can contact Merseyside Police via @MerPolCC on X or the Merseyside Police Contact Centre on Facebook. Reports can also be made online at merseyside.police.uk or by calling 101. Information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
