TWO men have been arrested and 'a number of weapons' have been seized, as events at Appleby Horse Fair turned sour over the weekend.
Cumbria Police implemented a Section 60 and 60AA order in Appleby yesterday June,11.
The order began at 2.26pm yesterday June,11 and will run for 24 hours.
The order was implemented after police became aware of a number of individuals heading down to the town this afternoon with the intention of causing disorder.
As a precaution, Cumbria Police officers sealed off the road at Battlebarrow, preventing these individuals from accessing The Sands and the rest of the town centre.
Superintendent Matt Kennerley of Cumbria Police said: “The Section 60 and 60AA powers will help our officers to keep people safe. However, I also urge anyone with information about potential disorder or any other type of criminality to contact the police.
“Policing resources will be increased in key areas and at key times. In addition, people may see armed police in the Appleby area to allow such officers to respond swiftly and effectively to any potential situation that arises."
Two men have been arrested – a 37-year-old man and a 24-year old man.
Both men are from outside the county and were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
Chief Superintendent Matt Kennerley said: “Expert officers are actively reviewing CCTV footage with the aim of identifying offenders and making further arrests.
“A number of weapons, including sticks and bats of various types, as well as bladed weapons have also been seized by officers.
“There is no place at Appleby for those who travel here intent on disorder and violence – and that is a message which comes not just from the police but the local, settled community and the overwhelming majority of the Gypsy and Traveller community.”
What is a Section 60 and 60AA order?
SECTION 60: The perimeter where the order will be in place
Following this incident Cumbria Police has taken the decision to implement a Section 60 and 60AA order under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.
The Section 60 will give officers enhanced stop and search powers, allowing officers to search people without needing to suspect that they may be carrying weapons.
It also authorises the power to require removal of disguises, which allows police to require individuals to remove face coverings, hoods etc.
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If not an emergency: Report online: www.cumbria.police.uk/reportit
Or call non-emergency number: 101
Or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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