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Did you mean stopped and searched
The police can stop and question you at any time - they can search you depending on the situation.
Stop and search rates for different ethnic groups in England and Wales.
Advice to persons who have been searched or persons legally entitled to be provided with a copy of a search record
Police leaders must make sure their officers are confident to use stop and search powers wherever necessary, to seize dangerous weapons and prevent knife crime.
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