Piccadilly Day of Action
Greater Manchester Officers are continuing to crack down on crime in Piccadilly Gardens, securing dozens of arrests and working with partners to reduce anti-social behaviour and drug use.
In their latest day of action, which was conducted on Wednesday 21 May, eight people were arrested as officers tackled issues that have been raised to them.
This included five arrests and charges for begging, in addition to those for public order offences, and being concerned in the supply of drugs.
More widely, the city centre neighbourhood team has continued to arrest those suspected of criminality whenever they can: 93 people have been arrested for a variety of offences in the area since the beginning of March. In that same period, 384 people have been stop-searched.
The positive work follows on from Operation Vulcan’s stint in the area, which has built strong foundations for the local neighbourhood team to act on.
While the area provides a unique challenge to officers, work with partners and local charities is ensuring that the appropriate actions are taken at the right time.
This includes engagement, support, and enforcement for those who commit crime. This approach sees vulnerable people signposted to the charities and services that can help them in their situation.
Wednesday saw much of this engagement work completed in conjunction with partners, who attended from a wide range of teams and bodies. This included representatives from the local council, immigration officials, charities, and a mobile paramedic.
Work will continue in the Piccadilly Gardens area, with a dedicated team overseeing its policing, backed up by response and specialist units where necessary.
Superintendent Nicola Williams, from the city centre team, said: “We are aware of the challenges that Piccadilly Gardens can present and through a comprehensive strategy of work with partners, we will continue tackling these issues as we build on strong foundations laid by the Operation Vulcan team.
“We have already seen so many arrests, charges, drugs seized, and more as we continue to take action in the area, ensuring criminals know that they simply cannot operate here.
“While we will continue with our enforcement work, liaising with partners where appropriate is a key part of our approach to Piccadilly Gardens – a joint-approach, measured, and with the right resources at the right time.
“If you are a resident, work in or near to the area, or pass through please do get in touch with the local team with any issues you may have. This could be via our local Coffee with a Cop meetings, the Piccadilly Ward PACT meeting or just chatting to an officer on the beat. All your information assists in our work.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk
Piccadilly Day of Action
Greater Manchester Officers are continuing to crack down on crime in Piccadilly Gardens, securing dozens of arrests and working with partners to reduce anti-social behaviour and drug use.
In their latest day of action, which was conducted on Wednesday 21 May, eight people were arrested as officers tackled issues that have been raised to them.
This included five arrests and charges for begging, in addition to those for public order offences, and being concerned in the supply of drugs.
More widely, the city centre neighbourhood team has continued to arrest those suspected of criminality whenever they can: 93 people have been arrested for a variety of offences in the area since the beginning of March. In that same period, 384 people have been stop-searched.
The positive work follows on from Operation Vulcan’s stint in the area, which has built strong foundations for the local neighbourhood team to act on.
While the area provides a unique challenge to officers, work with partners and local charities is ensuring that the appropriate actions are taken at the right time.
This includes engagement, support, and enforcement for those who commit crime. This approach sees vulnerable people signposted to the charities and services that can help them in their situation.
Wednesday saw much of this engagement work completed in conjunction with partners, who attended from a wide range of teams and bodies. This included representatives from the local council, immigration officials, charities, and a mobile paramedic.
Work will continue in the Piccadilly Gardens area, with a dedicated team overseeing its policing, backed up by response and specialist units where necessary.
Superintendent Nicola Williams, from the city centre team, said: “We are aware of the challenges that Piccadilly Gardens can present and through a comprehensive strategy of work with partners, we will continue tackling these issues as we build on strong foundations laid by the Operation Vulcan team.
“We have already seen so many arrests, charges, drugs seized, and more as we continue to take action in the area, ensuring criminals know that they simply cannot operate here.
“While we will continue with our enforcement work, liaising with partners where appropriate is a key part of our approach to Piccadilly Gardens – a joint-approach, measured, and with the right resources at the right time.
“If you are a resident, work in or near to the area, or pass through please do get in touch with the local team with any issues you may have. This could be via our local Coffee with a Cop meetings, the Piccadilly Ward PACT meeting or just chatting to an officer on the beat. All your information assists in our work.”
You should call 101, the national non-emergency number, to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
Always call 999 in an emergency, such as when a crime is in progress, violence is being used or threatened or where there is danger to life.
You can also call anonymously with information about crime to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity who will not want your name, just your information. Your call will not be traced or recorded and you do not have to go to court or give a statement.
You can access many of our services online at www.gmp.police.uk