Merseyside Police have introduced a Section 60 order in Walton, Liverpool, ahead of planned protests on County Road today, June 13, 2026. The order grants officers enhanced stop-and-search powers without the need for reasonable suspicion, and allows them to require individuals to remove face coverings if they believe they are being worn to conceal identity.
According to a police statement, the order is in effect from 10:00 AM to 11:59 PM on June 13, covering the County Road area. Police warned that failure to comply with a request to remove a face covering could lead to arrest. The order is a preemptive measure to prevent potential disorder linked to the planned demonstrations.
The Section 60 order is authorized under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994, typically used in anticipation of serious violence. Merseyside Police have not specified the nature of the protests, but local reports indicate they are related to ongoing community tensions.
Residents and visitors are advised to cooperate with police instructions and avoid the area if possible. The force emphasized that the order is not a blanket ban on face coverings but a targeted tool to ensure public safety.
