Police officers can now search people for knives and guns without reasonable suspicion they may be carrying a weapon.

Sir Al Aynsley-Green called for further research into the effect of the increased powers.

He told the BBC: "There is a balance here. On the one hand for young people to feel safer by having the presence of the police - but on the other hand making sure the new powers don't create further antagonism by increased stopping and searching.

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