Police have extended a stop and search order over the Lakes Estate until tomorrow.
Yesterday (24/3), Thames Valley Police authorised a Section 60 order to be put in place in part of Bletchley.
The order was set to will run until 10.35am today (25/3), however it has now been extended 24 hours.
It covers the Lakes Estate.
It has been put in place following an incident on Wednesday (23/3) in which a man threatened another man with a knife in Serpentine Court.
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray and possession of an offensive weapon he has since been released on police bail.
A 24-year-old from Croydon was charged with one count of possession of a bladed article.
He has been bailed to appear at Milton Keynes’ Magistrates Court on 11th April.
Inspector James Ravenall, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “We have put this Section 60 order in place as a result of an incident involving a weapon yesterday.
“Temporarily enhancing our stop and search powers with this order maximises our ability to take knives off the streets in order to protect the public and prevent further violence.
“You will see more officers around the Lakes Estate whilst the order is in place. Please speak to them if you have any questions or concerns.”
The Section 60 in Bletchley has been extended for 24 hours until 1035am tomorrow.
— TVP Milton Keynes (@tvp_mk) March 25, 2022
It gives officers extra powers to Stop and Search people in the Lakes Estate area. https://t.co/sBFksWlD86
