Police granted extra stop and search powers in south Manchester following shooting of teenage girl
Police in south Manchester have been granted extra stop and search powers. It comes after a teenage girl was shot.
She is being treated in hospital but fortunately did not receive serious injuries in the attack. No arrests have been made and GMP have launched an investigation.The force's Longsight and Moss Side branch issued a tweet on Saturday evening informing members of the public that 'additional powers' to stop and search people will be in place until 6am on Sunday.
"We've introduced additional powers to stop and search people in the areas shown in the maps until 6am tomorrow. We can also disperse anyone from the area we believe may cause harm or distress to others," they said. "Thankfully, her physical injuries are understood to not be serious and our officers are with her and her family as she continues to recover in hospital.
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