Multiple arrests on police 'Day of Action'

ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR TARGETED

- By MARK TAYLOR

THE Charles Cross Neighbourhood Police Team, along with other colleagues across Plymouth, took part in a Day of Action this week in the city centre, at retail parks and other areas of Plymouth, such as The Barbican, Drake Circus shopping centre and the Hoe. The day involved a focus on hotspot areas linked to anti-social behaviour, as well as tackling drugs issues, retail crime and unsafe driving.

Police were responding to reports of offences and engaged with retailers and shoppers, as well as school holiday visitors as part of their high visibility patrols.

There was also a roads policing operation in the Barbican area to give advice to motorists and remind them of good driving behaviour, such as sticking to the speed limit and not using your mobile phone at the wheel. One person was arrested for drug driving and various traffic offences.

Motorists were also shown the close pass mat on New George St, which demonstrates leaving a safe distance between vehicles and cyclists to prevent injuries.