Police in Birmingham used stop and search powers across the entire city last week after a spate of knife attacks.
For example, they must have reason to believe that a violent offence is about to be committed; a person is carrying a dangerous object offensive weapon, or that a violent incident has or will take place in the area.
Under the Policing and Crime Act 2009, gang injunctions allow police and local authorities to apply to a court for an injunction against those involved in gang-related violence. He said his ASBO-style orders would"paper over some of the very difficult cracks" that officers are dealing with, placing restrictions on suspected gang members and knife carriers.The orders will see restrictions on use of social media, the introduction of curfews and a limit on places suspects can visit.:: What are the laws around knife crime?
Police can also charge suspects with aggravated possession, which involves carrying a knife in public and using it to make threats, under the Offences against the Person Act 1861.The maximum penalty for an adult carrying a knife is four years in prison and an unlimited fine.
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