Police have extra powers to stop and search people after "violence with weapons" on Friday in a Welsh seaside resort.
Officers from North Wales Police were granted section 60 stop and search powers in an area of Rhyl until 6pm on Sunday. The force said residents in parts of Rhyl, Denbighshire, may also see more officers on the streets.
"This presence seeks to reassure Rhyl residents and send a message to those committing violence offences with weapons that a robust response will be made," a police spokesman said. Officers believe a spate of "violence related" incidents in Rhyl on Friday evening may be linked to other incidents.
The spokesman added: "The authority has been granted due to violence related incidents that have occurred in the Rhyl area yesterday evening involving violence with weapons, and may be linked to other recent incidents of violence. The powers give officers the ability to stop and search persons without the normal grounds."
Police have not revealed any further details of the incidents that prompted the Section 60 stop and search powers to be put in place for 24 hours. Anyone with information in regards to persons carrying weapons can contact the Police or the national Crimestoppers numbers on 0800 555 111.
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