Police patrols have been stepped up and officers have been granted extra stop and search powers in Harehills following a horrific 48 hours in which a man was stabbed to death.
Several arrests have been made and weapons confiscated in Harehills as police step up stop and search patrols following the alleged murder of Daneiko Ferguson. The 27-year-old was stabbed to death in Compton Road, Harehills on Wednesday.
Reports have been made to police about violent incidents happening in the area. Senior officers at Leeds District Police have now extended the use of Section 60 powers to detect and deter the carrying of offensive weapons for another 24 hours starting from 2pm on Thursday February 16.
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Officers patrolling in the Harehills area have since made three arrests for drug related offences. A weapon and drugs were also recovered from local searches.
A West Yorkshire Police (WYP) spokesman said: "Maintaining the trust and confidence of the community is vital and we are continuing to liaise with key community representatives, including the district's Independent Advisory Group, to ensure appropriate scrutiny and accountability around the use of this additional power."
A map issued by WYP highlights the main areas affected by the ongoing violence.
Superintendent Lee Berry of Leeds District Police said: "I have taken the decision to extend the Section 60 order in parts of Harehills due to continuing concerns after the recent violent incidents in Harehills. Officers have made arrests and recovered a weapon during the first evening powers were in place and we are making further enquiries regarding those arrests today.
He added: "These powers are being used to help disrupt, deter and bring to justice those who involve themselves in this type of criminal behaviour, and will be kept subject to review. Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team also continue to carry out increased patrols in the area to deter any further incidents and reassure the wider community."
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