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More police in Old Market Square a reassuring sight

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December 05, 2025

NO TROUBLE TO BE SEEN AS HIGH-VISIBILITY PATROLS KEEP FESTIVE MARKET SAFE

- By LOUIS CORBETT

More police in Old Market Square a reassuring sight

There was a large police presence when our reporter visited Old Market Square

AFTER two recent worrying incidents near Nottingham’s Winter Wonderland - a machete showdown and a brawl between groups of youths - police stepped up patrols and the city council said it would be looking at further measures to deter troublemakers.

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