OP ASH - Hotspot patrols are being completed, focussing on squares of ASB within St Marks area.

Patrols continue by the local team, and data is constantly being reviewed by the team, as to where patrols should carried out due to the demand being recorded. ASB has reduced, however patrols continue to deter ASB, especially coming into the longer lighter days.

The team are focussing on intelligence gathering and taking action to target those on illegal e bikes and scooters. This includes focusing an increase on Theft of e bikes and pedal cycles.

.Operations have been taking place, where different tactics have been used to identify those on illegal e bikes and scooters, gathering intelligence. Warrants have taken place , linked to those using the Bikes for drug dealing, carrying out ASB and stealing the bikes to re-sell. This work continues as intelligence is gathered. UPDATE one has been arrested for Theft of Bicycle and in a search of home address, Electric Bicycle's were found. Work continues to Identify the owner and Community Alert and Social Media campaign has gone out