Community Policing and Proactive Patrols Lead to Arrest

Community Policing and Proactive Patrols Lead to Arrest

Today, your local neighbourhood officers PCSO Delgado and PCSO Fernandes have been conducting high-visibility patrols in and around Christ Church Gardens, following concerns raised by residents regarding ongoing anti-social behaviour in the area.

During their patrols, the officers noticed an individual whose behaviour raised their suspicions. They quickly contacted dedicated ward officers PC Brennan and PC Mosses, who were conducting proactive plain-clothes patrols nearby.

The officers attended the location and, following enquiries, established that the male was wanted by police in connection with a burglary investigation after forensic evidence had been identified.

The male was subsequently arrested and taken into police custody, where enquiries continue.

This is a great example of our neighbourhood teams working together, combining high-visibility community policing with proactive plain-clothes patrols to tackle the issues that matter to local residents.

Christ Church Gardens has been raised with us on several occasions, which is why we continue to focus patrols in this area. Information from our community helps us direct our resources to the right places and, on this occasion, contributed to another positive policing result.

Burglary can have a significant impact on victims, and we remain committed to identifying those suspected of offences and keeping our communities safe.

Please continue to report concerns and suspicious activity to us. Your information helps shape where and how we patrol.