ARRESTS have been made in Appleby after Cumbria Police implemented stop and search powers, as well as the power to require removal of disguises, to prevent ‘disorder’ in the town.
A 37-year-old man and a 24-year-old man-both from outside the county-were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, Cumbria Police said.
A number of weapons including sticks and bats were also seized.
Officers are currently investigating the incident on Battlebarrow in Appleby that occurred this afternoon, which triggered the Section 60 and 60AA order.
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They were implemented after police became aware of a number of individuals heading down to the town with the intention of ‘causing disorder’.
As a precaution, Cumbria Police sealed off the road at Battlebarrow, preventing these individuals from accessing The Sands and the rest of the town centre.
The order began at 2.26pm today, June 11 and will run for 24 hours.
According to the force, the incident was resolved without disorder taking place.
Chief Superintendent Matt Kennerley said: “Expert officers are actively reviewing CCTV footage with the aim of identifying offenders and making further arrests.
“A number of weapons, including sticks and bats of various types, as well as bladed weapons have also been seized by officers.
“There is no place at Appleby for those who travel here intent on disorder and violence – and that is a message which comes not just from the police but the local, settled community and the overwhelming majority of the Gypsy and Traveller community.”
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