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Operation Downsway Nutley
Following concerns from residents around speeding in and around the A22 Nutley, local Neighbourhood Policing Teams conducted speed checks late last week to help deter speeding, and address any community concerns.
Any vehicles recorded exceeding the limit during checks will be reported to Operation Crackdown, notified in due course, or given words of advice at the time.
Checks under Operation Downsway continue into the Autumn months, and are aimed at enforcing and educating drivers around the fatal5 driving offences, so called as they are the top 5 contributors to fatal/serious RTCs on the roads of Sussex each year.
These are:
-excess speed
-distracted driving (inc. use of mobile phone)
-not wearing a seatbelt
-careless/dangerous driving
-drink or drug driving
We encourage local residents to continue reporting fatal5 driving offences to us at the time, all reports help to plan targeted activities in areas that have seen an increase in both offences and reporting.
Thank you to all our Sussex Police Officers, Staff, and Volunteers
We are proud to have played our part in what has been a significant moment in our nation’s history as we said goodbye to our longest reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II.
Over the ten day mourning period we have worked side by side with our colleagues in Surrey Police, Thames Valley Police and Metropolitan Police Service to support this prodigious policing event.
We have supported localised Proclamation ceremonies across Sussex; strengthened our presence at Gatwick airport ensuring the safe arrival of heads of state and lined the route of Her Majesty’s final journey from London to Windsor.
Across Sussex our teams have continued to deliver policing within our communities and met demands during this extraordinary time.
At our headquarters yesterday we paid tribute to Her Majesty with a short service at our flag pole, reflecting on her life and dedication to public service.
We were honoured to carry out one last duty for the Queen Elizabeth II - May she rest in peace.
Enough is enough - UK Government campaign
Knowing what abuse is helps all of us to recognise it when it happens. It can be words or actions.
Online or in person, at home, at work or in the street; anywhere.
If you are worried about your or someone else’s behaviour, it’s not too late to make a change.
This month Officers for your local Neighbourhood Policing Team will be raising awareness of this campaign whilst out on patrol, when visiting victims, and when attending community meetings and events.
Let’s all be part of the change, no-one should live in fear of abuse.
Enough is enough, we can all do our bit to keep women and girls safe, even just by sharing this information with other you are helping to raise awareness.
Find out how you can support, spot the signs of abuse, and help to change for the better online here.
Sussex Police Officer recruitment sessions
Have you ever considered becoming a Police Officer for Sussex Police, or have already thought about it, but have some questions you'd like to ask...why not join one of our virtual recruitment information sessions online?
These sessions are open to anyone who would like more information on how to apply, what qualifications are needed, and the different routes of entry we offer; as well as the chance to ask our recruitment team any other questions you may have about joining as a Police Officer in Sussex.
Join our free online sessions and book your place online here today.
Burglary Summary
Overnight on the 18th September, a pedal cycle was stolen from an insecure shed at a property off Shepards Hill, Hartfield. An unknown individual/s has entered the homeowner’s property as a trespasser to commit offences, no tools were used. (1088 19/09)
There has been no further reports of residential burglaries that occurred between the period 16-22 September 2022.
Burglary Advice
Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.
If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.
Help us keep Sussex safe
If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.
On our website you can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.
Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?
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Wealden Police News and Alerts
You said, we did Maresfield
Following on from recent community feedback, your Neighbourhood Policing Team were out over the weekend in Maresfield carrying out speed checks and unmarked patrols along the bypass, including evening and night time patrols.
Results from last weekend: On Friday evening 6 vehicles were stopped for excess speed, and anti-social driving. On Saturday one vehicle was issued with a section 59 for anti-social driving.
Our checks across the district will continue in the Autumn months, and we continue to encourage local residents to report excess speed, and ASB driving to us at the time either online or to 101 - in an emergency always call 999.
All reports from communities help us to plan these checks, and conduct checks in areas that have seen an increase in ASB driving and speeding.
Operation Downsway this week
In response to concerns from residents around speeding along the A22 Rose Hill area outside of Uckfield, local Neighbourhood Policing Teams conducted speed checks Sunday evening to help deter speeding, and address community concerns.
Officers drove the road from the roundabout all the way to the Isfield turning and parked the vehicle outside the school, checks were conducted in the direction of the Little Horsted Roundabout.
A number of speeding checks were conducted, and we are pleased to report no-one was exceeding the road limits during the course of our checks.
Checks under Operation Downsway are aimed at enforcing and educating drivers around the fatal5 driving offences, do called as they are the top 5 contributors to fatal/serious RTCs on the roads of Sussex each year.
The fatal5:
-excess speed
-distracted driving (inc. use of mobile phone)
-not wearing a seatbelt
-careless/dangerous driving
-drink or drug driving
We encourage local residents to continue reporting fatal5 driving offences to us at the time, all reports help to plan targeted activities in areas that have seen an increase in both offences and reporting.
Rural Crime Team (RCT) patrols
Your Sussex Police Rural Crime Team (RCT) have been out and about this week across the district conducting a series of vehicle stops around Hailsham as part of our ongoing patrols under Operation Downsway.
Whilst a number of vehicles passed checks for insurance, wearing a seatbelt and keeping to the limits, unfortunately for both the owner & driver of this vehicle stopped, they were only provisional licence holders, and as such can expect a summons to Court in the post shortly.
Checks under Operation Downsway (our enforcement and educational patrols around the fatal5 driving offences) continue into the Autumn months - please continue to report fatal5 driving offences to Sussex Police online or to Operation Crackdown, or to 101 at the time.
You can also find and follow our RCT on Twitter.
ASB patrols
As we head into another weekend, the safety and welfare of our local communities remains our top priority - already this week a number of patrols have taken place in 'hot-spot' areas to disrupt and tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) across the district; including in both Heathfield and Hailsham.
As well as regular patrols during the week to address ASB in your towns and villages; each Friday and Saturday additional ASB targeting patrols take place across the district, with officers taking to areas that have seen an increase in reports of, and of calls to ASB during the week.
Residents can call the teams between the hours of 1530-2230 on 07770 700642 to report ASB at the time directly to the teams out and about across the district.
Outside of these times, please continue to report online/101 (non-emergencies), and always call 999 in an emergency/crime in action.
Burglary Summary
A community building off Dittons Road, Stone Cross, was broken into between the 25th and 26th August. Unknown suspects have cut locks to external gates at the address to gain entry, electrical tools were stolen. Unfortunately there is no CCTV. (365 26/08)
A cycle was stolen from a secure shed at a property off Highfield Road, Horam, overnight on the 28th August. Unknown suspects have cut locks of a secure shed at the property to commit offences. (770 31/08)
Burglary Advice
Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.
If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.
Help us keep Sussex safe
If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.
On our website you can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.
Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?
Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk/ for more information.
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Wealden Police News and Alerts
New PCSOs welcomed to Wealden
Last weekend a number of new PCSOs spent time out and about on division shadowing local teams across the district.
PCSO Dowd, who recently joined, shadowed B Section last weekend, and made patrols to our more rural locations to meet local residents and small business owners to introduce himself, raise awareness of; and offer valuable crime prevention advice and support to rural business communities.
Rural crime tends to fall into one of four categories*, including, agricultural, equine, wildlife and heritage crime, and can be an issue for large areas of the district, but it can sometimes go unreported.
If you are out and about over the weekend and see or hear something that doesn't seem right; suspicious vehicles around farm properties, unknown individuals in areas they should be, trust your instincts and report it to us at the time.
If you think an offence has or is about to be committed, let us know; if you’re not sure it’s a crime, we’d rather hear from you and determine that ourselves.
*It can also fall under environmental crime, which covers illegal waste dumping, fly tipping, polluting watercourses and land.
Wanted
Have you seen 25-year-old Jamie Gooch, or do you know where he is?
Gooch, who was released on licence in 2021 after being jailed in 2016 for an aggravated burglary, is wanted on recall to prison. He is known to have links to Hailsham and Eastbourne.
Anyone who sees him or has any information as to his whereabouts is asked to call 999 quoting serial 708 of 25/08.
Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to police via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
New PCSOs welcomed to Wealden continued...
This week new recruit PCSO Dowd has been following up on reports of anti-social behaviour (ASB), and visiting 'hot-spot' areas of ASB; not only to keep an eye on things, but also to meet and speak with local residents and councillors to discuss local issues and look at ways together we can address ASB in your communities.
As well as regular patrols during the week to address ASB in your towns and villages; each Friday and Saturday additional ASB targeting patrols take place across the district, with officers taking to areas that have seen an increase in reports of, and of calls to ASB during the week.
Residents can call the teams between the hours of 1530-2230 on 07770 700642 to report ASB at the time directly to the teams out and about across the district.
Outside of these times, please continue to report online/101 (non-emergencies), and always call 999 in an emergency/crime in action.
Sussex Street Safe App
Do you know about the Safe Space Sussex app?
A new app called ‘Safe Space Sussex’ aimed at helping people if they find themselves feeling unsafe, feeling vulnerable, whilst out and about during the day, evening or night time is now available to download free from the Apple App and Google Play stores.
Once downloaded and logged in, users will see a map showing their location and a number of red pins indicating all Safe Spaces near them, such as local shops, pharmacies, supermarkets, pubs and clubs.
Tapping on a red pin will show opening times and directions from their current location to all venues who are signed up to the app.
On arrival at the Safe Space users can identify themselves to staff who will be able to offer them somewhere safe to wait until the Police or a trusted contact can reach them.
Scan the QR code in the image attached to download and share with your friends and family today.
Happy International Dogs Day to our Sussex and Surrey PDs
Determined police dogs have been giving a helping paw to their handlers to keep Sussex and Surrey safe.
The Dogs Unit teams working across both counties have achieved a number of successes in recent weeks.
Both forces are sharing examples of the good work done to celebrate International Dog Day, and to demonstrate the vital frontline work being done to catch criminals, keep our communities safe, and deliver an outstanding service to the public.
Read more about their work and meet some of our PDs online here.
Burglary Summary
We are pleased to report that there have been no residential burglaries report across the Wealden district in the last week.
Burglary Advice
Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.
If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.
Help us keep Sussex safe
If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.
On our website you can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.
Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?
Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk/ for more information.
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Wealden Police News and Alerts
Summer crackdown on drink and drug-drivers is underway
Sussex Police has launched the force’s annual summer crackdown on drink and drug-drivers who put people at risk of harm on our roads.
Officers have already been conducting roadside checks on drivers and in the first week made 50 arrests; where arrests 28 were for offences relating to drug-driving and 22 were for offences relating to drink-driving.
Consuming alcohol or taking drugs is one of the most common causes of collisions which result in someone being killed or seriously injured (KSI collisions) on our roads.
The “fatal five” factors are; drink and drug-driving, driving at excess speed, not wearing a seatbelt, using a mobile phone or being distracted while driving, and driving in a careless, inconsiderate or dangerous manner.
But drivers continue to ignore the dangers, putting their own lives and the lives of other road users at risk.
Last year, Sussex Police made 257 arrests as part of its winter crackdown. Of these, 137 arrests were for drug-driving, 111 were for drink-driving, and nine were for both drink and drug-driving.
So from August 1 to September 1, Sussex and Surrey Police are carrying out extra checks and enforcement on motorists in order to prevent and detect criminals, and to warn drivers not to take the risk in the first place.
The extra checks are in addition to the routine roads policing work undertaken by officers from the Roads Policing Unit (RPU), Specialist Enforcement Unit (SEU), and divisional officers that are carried out 24 hours a day and 365 days per year.
Chief Constable Jo Shiner said: “There is no excuse for being behind the wheel of a vehicle after consuming drugs or alcohol.
“It is the responsibility of every road user to make sure they abide by the law and that they are not putting themselves or other road users at risk.
“The fact we made 257 arrests and stopped more than 6,000 motorists in our last campaign, demonstrates our officers’ determination to catch offenders and keep our roads safe.”
Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said: “I fully support Sussex Police in their ongoing campaigns to crack down on collisions caused by the ‘fatal five’.
“By driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs you are committing an unforgiveable act and gambling with your own and other people’s lives.
“It is vital that we all understand the risks, including that someone can still be over the limit the next morning and that drugs can remain in a person’s system for a long time.
“It truly isn’t worth the gamble - your friends and family don’t deserve a knock at the door telling them their loved one has been seriously injured or killed on the road.”
Chief Inspector Michael Hodder, of the Surrey and Sussex Roads Policing Unit, said: “It cannot be said enough how much drink and drug-driving can ruin lives.
“Drink-driving is something that is becoming more socially unacceptable but unfortunately, we are seeing more and more drug-driving on our roads.
“This is something we are working hard to tackle, and these dedicated campaigns are crucial in raising awareness, deterring would-be offenders, and keeping as many people as possible safe on the roads.
“As always, we will deal extremely robustly with these offenders through a combination of measures including education and enforcement, with a special emphasis on reducing casualty rates of vulnerable users like motorcyclists and young drivers.
“Technology now allows us to test drivers at the roadside there and then for drugs, which allows us to be more effective in how we tackle drug driving and means that drivers who are breaking the law, will be caught.
“Alcohol and drugs affect everyone differently, so do the right thing, don’t risk it and arrange alternative ways home if you are planning on going out.”
In line with our previous campaigns, anyone arrested during this period and then convicted may be identified on our website and social media channels as a deterrent.
The consequences of drink or drug-driving could include:
• Killing or seriously injuring yourself or someone else;
• A minimum 12-month ban;
• An unlimited fine;
• A possible prison sentence;
• A criminal record, which could affect your current and future employment;
• An increase in your car insurance costs;
• Trouble travelling to countries such as the USA.
• If you know someone is driving while over the limit or after taking drugs, call 999.
You can also contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report it online. www.crimestoppers-uk.org
The campaign is being run in conjunction with the DriveSmart in Surrey and Sussex Safer Roads Partnership.
Uckfield man sentenced for historic child sex offences
A man who subjected a girl then aged between 10 and 11 to a series of sexual assaults for more than a year in West Sussex sixteen years ago, has now faced justice with a seven year prison sentence.
Gavin Wright, 50, now of Norfolk Way, Uckfield, was sentenced at Chichester Crown Court on 2 August having been convicted of six sexual assaults and for possessing and distributing indecent images of children.
Detective Constable Ellen Jones of the West Sussex Safeguarding Investigations Unit said: "Wright came to know the young and vulnerable girl whilst living in East Grinstead, gradually gained her confidence and then systematically abused her for his own sexual gratification.
"When we arrested Wright we found in his possession vile indecent images of children being abused.
"While we were investigating his sexual assaults, our colleagues in the force's Paedophile Online Investigation Team (POLIT) were investigating his more recent though completely unrelated online activities. They had found that another sex offender was messaging him and sending these images who he then sent on to others.
"So he received four-and-a-half years for the sexual assaults and an additional two-and-a-half years for the online offending.
"He will also be a registered sex offender for life, and was given a Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) to last until further notice, severely restricting his access to children and digital devices.
"In addition he was given a court Restraining Order prohibiting him from any contact with his victim."
The victim who finally found the resolution and courage to tell the police, told the court: "My reason for reporting the incident was to expose him for what he is to the world – manipulative and dangerous - and ensure that what I went through is never allowed to be repeated and affect the life of any other young person. No person deserves to have any of this happen to them. He deserves to face the consequences of his actions now and in the future."
If you or anyone you know has been victim of such offending, you can always report it to the police at any time, no matter how long after the events. Contact Sussex Police on 101 and arrange to speak in confidence to experienced investigators.
Your report will be taken seriously and followed up to try to seek justice, and you will also be given access to independent sources of advice.
For further information and support please visit our support pages online here.
Crowborough RTC appeal
Police are appealing for information following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian near Crowborough on Wednesday (August 10).
Officers were called to the eastbound carriageway of Sheep Plain at about 5.50pm.
It involved a blue Jaguar X-Type vehicle and a woman who suffered life-threatening injuries.
She was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, where she remains.
Roads Policing Unit officers are investigating and are keen to speak with anyone who witnessed the collision.
Anyone with relevant dashcam footage of the vehicle and the woman at the time of the collision of immediately beforehand is also asked to contact the police.
Information can be reported to Sussex Police online, via 101, or email: collision.appeal@sussex.police.uk and quote serial 1250 of 10/08.
ASB patrols continue over the Summer holidays
Left un-tackled; we know that anti-social behaviour (ASB) can have a devastating impact on local communities, businesses and individuals.
A number of anti-social behaviour (ASB) targeting patrols took place over the weekend, with both vehicle and foot patrols across the district, including in areas of Heathfield and Polegate.
As well as regular patrols during the week; each Friday and Saturday additional ASB targeting patrols take place across the district, with officers taking to areas that have seen an increase in reports of, and of calls to ASB during the week.
Residents can call the teams between the hours of 1530-2230 on 07770 700642 to report ASB at the time directly to the teams out and about across the district.
Outside of these times, please continue to report online/101 (non-emergencies), and always call 999 in an emergency/crime in action.
Operation Downsay patrols this week
As part of our work around Operation Downsway officers have been out across the district this week conducting various vehicle safety checks, including here in Boreham Street, Hailsham where officers conducted speed checks earlier this week.
A number of drivers were recorded by officers exceeding the limits in the area, as a result CSW referrals will be issued to registered keepers of those recorded in the first instance.
Any drivers recorded exceeding the speed tolerance levels during our regular checks (speeds above the tolerance for both speed awareness course and fine/points) will be summonsed to court in the first instance (no course or fines) and will face potential driving bans.
Operation Downway is our focus on enforcing and educating driving around the fatal5 driving offence; so named as they are the top 5 contributors to fatal road collisions on the roads of Sussex each year.
These include: -careless driving, -drink and drug driving, -not wearing a seatbelt, -excessive speed, -distracted driving, including mobile phone use.
Please continue to report driving and road related offences to us at the time online or to 101, you can also report with details of offending vehicles to our Operation Crackdown Team online here.
Uckfield ASB patrols
Following recent reports regarding antisocial driving and behaviour at the Bellbrook Industrial Estate in Uckfield late at night, we have committed a couple of hours during the peak times reported this week to patrolling and providing a Police presence in the area.
We thank residents for raising these issues, and continue to encourage locals to report any ASB driving in the area to us online, or to Operation Crackdown - whilst we appreciate it can be difficult to obtain the registration number of some of the vehicles reported, if you are able to provide when reporting appropriate action can be taken.
Whilst on our patrols in the area, any vehicles committing driving offences deemed to be anti-social (including excess speed, excess revving or driving in a dangerous/alarming manner) and where safe to do so, drivers will be stopped, and registered keepers either informed, or issued TORs (traffic offence reports) for such offences.
Again we thank local residents for their reports and raising concerns, please continue to contact us at the time, either online or to 101 (non-emergency), or by calling 999 at the time in an emergency/crime in action.
Community Concerns
As we head into the weekend the safety and welfare of our local community remains our top priority. Already this week a number of patrols have taken place across the district addressing concerns raised within the community (including here in Hailsham and Polegate).
Many communities continue to raise concerns around road related and driving offences; in particular excess speeding. This week many checks have been conducted with varying results across the district, with a number of offences detected and dealt with at the time - please check out our recent social media posts for details of locations we have already been to this week.
Whilst we can not be everywhere, we could be anywhere, and would continue to encourage residents to report issues in their area, all reports help us to direct patrols and checks in areas that have seen an increase in, and an increase in reporting of road and driving related offences.
If you are out and about this weekend, and see of hear anything we need to know about, stop and let us know, or contact us online/101 (non-emergency).
Remember always call 999 in an emergency/crime in action.
Our phone lines can get extremely busy over the weekend, especially with the weather planned over the coming days, particularly 101.
If you don’t require an urgent response, please consider reporting your crime online. It is quicker for our contact officers to deal with online reports and phone lines are not tied up taking basic details like names and addresses, which are easily completed online.
It is these valuable seconds that can make a difference and even save lives when it comes to us being able to answer a 999 call.
Thank you.
Burglary Summary
In the small hours of the 15th a property off Southview Road, Crowborough reported an attempted burglary whereby unknown individual/s have attempted to 'fish' car keys through the letter box of the address. Homeowners awoke to the sound of their letterbox being opened, and later discovered damage to their vehicle were it appears an attempt has been made to steal car keys and the vehicle. (619 of 15/08)
Burglary Advice
Members of the public and business owners are asked to remain alert to any suspicious activity in their area, and to report any concerns to police online or by calling 101. Always dial 999 in an emergency.
There are a number of steps residents can take to property their property, including alarm systems and CCTV cameras, for a range of crime prevention advice, support and tips to keep you and your property safe click here.
If you have been the victim of a burglary, please report online, or by calling 101 – always dial 999 in an emergency/burglary in action.
Help us keep Sussex safe
If you saw or heard anything, or have any information about any incident in this message please contact us online, or call 101, quoting the reference number provided.
Alternatively you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org
You can also visit our website at www.sussex.police.uk where you can find our easy to use online forms to report all non-emergencies to us.
On our website you can also find police advice to keep you safe and help you understand the law, and also browse our crime prevention pages for first-hand knowledge, industry best practices and practical crime prevention advice from officers and specialist teams all across the police.
Have you ever had a policing question that doesn't actually require direct police involvement to answer?
Ask the Police is a great online source of information for the most frequently asked policing questions, visit www.askthe.police.uk/ for more information.
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What's happening in your area?
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