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A violence warning has been issued tonight as police were given special stop and search powers.

Staffordshire Police will be using Section 60 powers in the Tunstall area until 11pm tonight, Wednesday, October 29.

It follows recent disorder in the area where a hammer was located inside a vehicle and information over potential violence.

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The order allows police to stop and search people officers suspect may be involved in violence or weapon offences, without the need to have reasonable grounds.

The order covers Boathorse Road and the area bordered by Reginald Mitchell Way, High Street and Nash Peake Street

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