The October to December Priority for the City Centre was set in the October priority setting meeting and the area of concern highlighted was disorder and ASB in the Long Row area of the Market Square, particularly around the alley from Norfolk Place.

Acitities undertaken in November in respect of this issue included officers condiucting 28 stop searches whilst on patrol in this location.

As a result of those searches and other work 4 individuals were arrested for drug possession and drug dealing matters during an operation that was supported by a police dog and which was reported upon by the BBC who were present and filmed the operation.

The investigations into those drugs matters is ongoing.