The number of stop searches by police increased by more than a third in the past year.
Figures released in the chief constable's annual report show 1,448 people were searched between 2025 and 26.
That's up from 1,059 the year prior, representing a rise of 36.7 percent.
Police say as a result, the amount of stolen or prohibited items found on people has increased from 256 to 279 over the same period.
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