Appleby Horse Fair

2022 - 6 - 12

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Two arrested in Cumbria and weapons seized following Appleby ... (ITV News)

Police in the county have arrested two men - aged 24 and 37 - from outside Cumbria on suspicion of violent disorder. | ITV News Border.

“A number of weapons, including sticks and bats of various types, as well as bladed weapons have also been seized by officers. In addition, Cumbria Constabulary has seized a number of weapons including bats, clubs and bladed articles. Two arrested in Cumbria and weapons seized following Appleby incident

Appleby Horse Fair: Police enhance stop and search powers (BBC News)

The arrested men, aged 37 and 24, from outside the county were held on suspicion of violent disorder. Police said more arrests may follow after weapons were ...

"There is no place at Appleby for those who travel here intent on disorder and violence - and that is a message which comes not just from the police but the local, settled community and the overwhelming majority of the Gypsy and traveller community." Officers said the road at Battlebarrow was sealed off as a precaution to prevent individuals from accessing The Sands and the rest of the town centre. A Section 60 order was put in place when Cumbria Police became aware of people heading to Appleby with the "intention of causing disorder".

Appleby Horse Fair blockade footage emerges of police in stand off ... (Accrington Observer)

Dozens officers lined up along Battlebarrow on Saturday (June 11) amid fears that a brawl could break out between rival groups. In the video, shared by TikTok ...

Chief Superintendent Matt Kennerley said: “Expert officers are actively reviewing CCTV footage with the aim of identifying offenders and making further arrests. The response came amid fears that violent disorder could break out in the town while the Appleby Horse Fair was taking place. Dozens officers lined up along Battlebarrow on Saturday (June 11) amid fears that a brawl could break out between rival groups.

Appleby Horse Fair horror: Police face off against mob over fears of ... (Daily Express)

Dozens of officers were seen lining up on the opposite side of the street to a large group, amid fears of a brawl between rival groups. Cumbria Police said the ...

"Policing resources will be increased in key areas and at key times. Dozens of officers were seen lining up on the opposite side of the street to a large group, amid fears of a brawl between rival groups. Cumbria Police said the blockade was put in place to stop people who were coming to the town with "the intention of causing disorder". In a video posted to TikTok, officers were seen on one side of the street, while a big group was seen on the other.

APPLEBY HORSE FAIR: Two men arrested and 'number of ... (News & Star)

As a precaution, Cumbria Police officers sealed off the road at Battlebarrow, preventing these individuals from accessing The Sands and the rest of the town ...

“Policing resources will be increased in key areas and at key times. Following this incident Cumbria Police has taken the decision to implement a Section 60 and 60AA order under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994. Superintendent Matt Kennerley of Cumbria Police said: “The Section 60 and 60AA powers will help our officers to keep people safe.

Appleby Horse Fair emergency order extended - cumbriacrack.com (Cumbria Crack)

The Section 60 and 60AA order – allowing police to have enhanced stop and search powers and and seize weapons – was put in place for 24 hours from 2.26pm ...

Police officers in the town said it had been a peaceful event and visitors reported there was a really nice atmosphere. Such people should stay away so those who wish to enjoy an enjoyable and safe fair are free to do so.” “Policing resources will be increased in key areas and at key times.