Stop and search powers have been beefed up in Oldham after two boys were injured in two linked attacks. Officers were called out to an ongoing, large-scale fight at Stuart Street, off Wellington Road, at around 6pm yesterday (May 28).
Greater Manchester Police says a 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital from the scene with serious injuries. At around 6.50pm, officers were alerted to another incident on Garthwaite Avenue, where a 17-year-old boy suffered minor injuries after being attacked.
Police say both incidents were linked. A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and assault. He remains in police custody for questioning this morning (Wednesday). READ MORE: "We just want to get mum home": Family's urgent appeal after mum found covered in blood in Turkey hotel room GMP has issued a Section 60 order across parts of Werneth, in Oldham, following the two incidents.
The order gives police extra powers to stop and search people. It was issued at 8pm last night and will run until 8pm tonight in the areas marked off in the below map.
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