From arrests and dispersals to banning people from places – it’s Hampshire Police Christmas criminality repression in numbers.
Every weekend in December, police came out in force in Southampton downtown as part of Operation Defender.
The multi-agency response to keep people safe in the night economy has proven successful this month.
Southampton District Commander Chief Inspector Marcus Kennedy said: ‘So far over the recent festive period we have seen an initial reduction in violence and sexual assault in our workplaces. nocturnal economy.
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“This is no doubt due to some of our targeted patrolling, working in partnership and zero tolerance for those with criminal motives when frequenting downtown.”
The numbers in full
December 2 / December 3
December 9 / December 10
December 16 / December 17
December 23 / December 24
Over the weekends in December, there were a total of 15 arrests, 34 section 35 dispersal orders and seven people banned from the scene.
Chief Inspector Marcus Kennedy, said: ‘Our local Neighborhood Policing teams across Southampton have been working hard to patrol the town; targeting key night economy locations throughout December.
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“It allowed us to ensure that residents and visitors to the city were able to enjoy themselves safely. environment before and during the holiday season.
“My agents are well trained to identify those who target vulnerable people and ensure that those responsible for the criminality are held accountable; whether through proactive arrests, dispersal orders, or advancing them through the criminal justice system.
“My request is that if you are visiting Southampton’s nocturnal economic areas over the next few days, please be mindful of each other – engage with officers on patrol if you encounter any issues or have any concerns.
“As always, if this is an emergency, please dial 999 immediately.”
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