It is in place until 10.30am today.
The new powers are in place temporarily in Chapeltown and Chapel Allerton after senior officers with West Yorkshire Police authorised the use of Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.
There have been more incidents recently in the area involving the possession and use of offensive weapons. The order came into effect at 10.30pm on Friday for an initial 12-hour period and was renewed at 10.30am today until 10.30am on Sunday. Read More: Man fighting for his life after being hit by car on pedestrian crossing near Headingley Cricket Ground Chief Inspector Sarah Lambert of Leeds District Police said: “We took the decision to introduce a Section 60 order in parts of Chapeltown and Chapel Allerton due to concerns over recent violent incidents in the area.
“Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team also continue to carry out increased patrols in the area to deter any further incidents and reassure the wider community.” “Maintaining the trust and confidence of the community is vital and we are continuing to liaise with key community representatives, including the district's Independent Advisory Group, to ensure appropriate scrutiny and accountability around the use of this additional power.”
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