Extra stop and search powers given to Police in Whitley after reports of a knife fight have been extended today.
Thames Valley Police put the order in place, known as Section 60, on Sunday after two men were seen fighting with bladed weapons in the Whitely area.
Though initially intended to end at 8.45pm on Monday, the order has been extended by 24 hours.
No one was injured and no arrests have been made.
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Inspector Iain Swadling said: “We do not believe there is any threat to the wider public as a result of either of these incidents, but to help our investigation and to help us track down those responsible and remove weapons from the streets, we have put in place a Section 60 Order.
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“This will temporarily give our officers extra powers to stop and search people within a certain part of the town.
“If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to approach our officers and ask them questions.
“If you need to report anything to us, please call us on 101, quoting reference number 43220235062, or 999 in an emergency.”
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