Police extend use of stop and search in Peterborough after spate of city arsons

Police have extended the use of stop and search powers in Peterborough after a spate of “targeted” arson attacks in the city.
By Joel Lamy
Published 5th Mar 2020, 12:15 BST
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A section 60 order was imposed at 8pm on Tuesday until 8pm last night in response to six arsons in just four days which are being linked.

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And police have now confirmed that the order has been extended by another 24 hours.

The house in Princes Gardens which was set on fireThe house in Princes Gardens which was set on fire
The house in Princes Gardens which was set on fire

The order, which has been authorised by an inspector, gives police officers more powers to search people and vehicles under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.

The attacks have been on vehicles and properties in the Eastfield, New England and Millfield areas.

DI Dave Taylor said: “The order is in place again until 8pm tonight (Thursday) to continue disrupting any criminal activity in the specified areas. Our information still suggests these are targeted attacks and there is no risk to the general public, however, we continue with these measures in order to prevent further instances from happening.”

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The order covers the area encompassed by the A47 Soke Parkway from its junctions with the A15 Paston Parkway and Bourges Boulevard, down Bourges Boulevard to the River Nene, along to the A1139 Frank Perkins Parkway and back up to the A15 Paston Parkway.

The map of the area covered by the police orderThe map of the area covered by the police order
The map of the area covered by the police order

Anyone with information about the incidents is urged to report to police either online at www.cambs.police.uk/report or call 101. Alternatively, contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or call 0800 555 111.

The six incidents

Saturday, 29 February, 9.46pm in Cobbet Place, Eastfield – property affected

Sunday, 1 March, 11.25pm in Fulbridge Road, New England – vehicle affected

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Monday, 2 March, 12.51am in Eastfield Road, Eastfield – vehicle affected

Monday, 2 March, 12.53am in Cromwell Road, Millfield – vehicle affected

Monday, 2 March, 10.40pm in Princes Gardens, Eastfield – property affected

Tuesday, 3 March, 12.38am in Fulbridge Road, New England – property affected