A violent feud involving guns is behind a move to increase police stop and search powers in a north Manchester district.
Officers introduced the so-called Section 60 powers in Harpurhey after a spate of 'serious violence'. The measure came into force yesterday evening and remains in place across the area until 10pm tonight (Monday).
In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said the powers have been implemented to assist officers in 'preventing serious violence following several violent crimes in the Harpurhey area recently'.
