Police in Widnes issued a stop-and-search order at a skate park to curb youth intimidation.

Armed police were sent to Victoria Park in Widnes, Cheshire, after reports of youths chasing others at a skate park. Though no arrests were made, Cheshire Police secured a Section 60 Order allowing them to stop and search individuals without suspicion from 5 pm on February 8 to 7 am on February 9. Superintendent Sarah Heath stated that the police will increase patrols and take a zero-tolerance approach to address the fear and intimidation caused by these incidents.

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