When
This applies in situations where serious violence has taken place or may take place
Section 60
Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
An inspector or higher rank can authorise stop and search for offensive weapons or dangerous instruments to prevent incidents of such violence or to deal with carrying such items
Section 60(6) Criminal justice and public order act 1994
Allows officers to seize dangerous instruments or offensive weapons
Section 60(AA) Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994
Officers to require removal of any item which officer reasonably believes the person is wearing to try to conceal their identity