Stop and search powers extended in Wolverhampton again following shooting deaths in Whitmore Reans
Police in parts of Wolverhampton have been given extra powers to stop and search people more than a week after a shooting incident which left two men dead.
West Midlands Police said it had extended the use of Section 60 powers in parts of Whitmore Reans and Low Hill across Saturday evening and into Sunday morning.
The powers, which allow officers to stop and search people with the need to have reasonable grounds, were put in place on Friday night following the incident on Leicester Street on Friday, September 19.
The shooting happened in the early hours and saw Duaine Mills die at the scene and Syed Zain Ali pass away in hospital on Wednesday.
The force said the powers were in place to keep people safe and offer a visible presence in the area to reassure the local community.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We've extended the use of Section 60 powers in parts of Whitmore Reans and Low Hill from this evening.
"This allows us to stop and search people without the need to have reasonable grounds and follows a shooting last Friday in which two men have tragically died.
"Duaine Mills was pronounced dead at the scene in Leicester Street following the fatal attack at around 3.10am and Syed Zain Ali, passed away in hospital on Wednesday.
"They will be in place in the area on the map, from 6pm today (Saturday) until 2am tomorrow morning (Sunday).
"As always, our main focus is on keeping everyone safe and you can find out more about Stop and Search here: Stop and search | West Midlands Police
"Our officers will remain a visible presence in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.
"Our local team will continue to visit and speak with residents from across our diverse communities around the area.
"We've been carrying out a range of engagement activities and we’re keen to hear from anyone with any information which could assist the investigation.
"If you saw or heard anything, or have any footage which could help our investigation, call us on 101 quoting log 358 of 19 September.
"We have created an online portal where you can share information or footage you may have.
"You can access the Portal here: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)"
