ASB remains one of the beat priorities.

Investigations into reported Antisocial Behaviour in Ratby where large groups of youths were causing concern to both residents and businesses alike have proved fruitful with identifying some of those involved. We increased patrols in these specified locations across varying times to engage with and disband the large groups of youths. These individuals were stopped and their details obtained, one such individual was conveyed home to discourage any further issues. Working collaboratively with Hinckley Bosworth Borough Council, we will be issuing appropriate disposals in due course.

Road safety – numerous reports of overweight vehicles and speeding motorists within the villages. This is being addressed best we can as a small team. The issue remains one for many areas and we understand the concerns. We continue to complete speed enforcement days with the assistance of volunteers and our road safety team. The reality is that longer term solutions are key with permanent speed calming measures to be implemented. Highways should be contacted also with any concerns. We will continue to disrupt and enforce wherever we can.

Reports of cars partaking in a car cruise were received in Markfield, where on officers’ arrival this was swiftly disbanded.

Rural crime including burglary will always be a priority for the area of NH29 beat. We continue to work closely with our partners and ensure that local contacts throughout the villages are kept up to date. With proactive patrols and having specialist trained wildlife officers, we are able to focus on the issues those crimes that are more specific to our rural beat locations. Due to the large geographical rural area that the beat consists of, it is important that we offer crime prevention advice and keep our villages updated with current threat and crime trend patterns.

Two men have been arrested following a burglary in Market Bosworth where amongst other items a vehicle was taken. Upon being disturbed by neighbours they abandoned some of their loot and made off in the stolen vehicle. Unfortunately for them contained within the vehicle was an electrical item which could be tracked. Fellow Warwickshire Officers greeted the pair and after a short chase through a field were promptly arrested. Our counterparts in Warwickshire are taking on the case as the dastardly duo appear to have some questions to answer about some other offences in their area. The investigation is very much still at the early stage and evidence gathering continues.