POLICE say no serious incidents were reported to them during Warrington’s annual Walking Day – but arrested eight people between Friday evening and the early hours of Saturday morning.
Two men were arrested for possession of drugs, five men were arrested for being drunk and disorderly and one man was arrested for Breach of a Section 27 “Direction to Leave” notice.
Seven further “Direction to Leave” notices were issued throughout the night and officers carried out visits to five licensed premises to ensure they are sticking to their licensing conditions.
There were eight more arrests between Saturday evening and the early hours of Sunday.
A man and a woman were arrested for possession of drugs, four men were arrested for being drunk and disorderly and two men were arrested for assault.
Officers also carried out visits to four more licensed premises.
Officers from the new Warrington town centre Neighbourhood Policing Unit were supported by 10 colleagues from the Special Constabulary – who had volunteered their time to work in the town centre.
Sergeant Paul Whitehead, said: “There were no major incidents reported in the town centre during the day. Officers policed the route during the day and then kept an eye on members of the public who headed into town for a drink in the afternoon and evening.
“Warrington town centre NPU is continuing to work closely with licensees and officers are working positively with them to ensure that the town centre is a safe place for everyone.
“We are committed to working with them and want to reassure the public that we are taking positive action against those who choose to cause problems in Warrington town centre.”
POLICE say no serious incidents were reported to them during Warrington's annual Walking Day - but arrested eight people between Friday evening and the early hours of Saturday morning.
No serious incidents – but eight arrests
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