Stop-and-search extended after town centre fight

The order has been extended until 23:30 BST on Monday

Police have implemented an order giving officers extra stop-and-search powers following a large fight in a town.

Thames Valley Police implemented the Section 60 order covering Slough town centre on Sunday - with the order now extended until 23:30 BST on Monday.

The order was put in place following a fight between a group of men in the town on Saturday evening.

The disturbance, which involved the use of weapons, led to the arrest of nine males aged between 16 and 26 years old.

Investigating officer, Det Insp Pete Wall said: “The group were involved in an argument for about a half an hour before it progressed into a fight."

He also urged any potential witnesses to come forward with information.

Under Section 60 powers, stop-and-searches can be carried out by officers without "reasonable grounds".

People can be searched under these powers when senior officers reasonably believe that serious violence may take place in an area.

The powers can also be used after a violent incident has happened.