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BBC News
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Additional Gloucestershire Police patrols to tackle night crime
Extra patrols will take place in a city centre over the weekend, a police force has Police will supply additional officers in Gloucester city centre as part of Operation Comet, which aims to help keep people safe on a night out while also identifying offenders who target the night-time operation, which has been running monthly since earlier this year, has previously resulted in multiple arrests for drug offences and drink driving. Insp Ash Gardner, from Gloucester Neighbourhood Policing Team, said: "Since starting Operation Comet, we have already seen the huge impact it is having on deterring criminals from coming to our city." He added: "Gloucester is rightly recognised as a safe place for people to enjoy a night out."We want to ensure that this continues and will aim to stop anyone who comes to the city looking to commit crime."While on patrol, the officers will be looking to prevent youth crime, anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls and the sale of force will work alongside Night Angels, Street Pastors, Night Safe officers, street medics and licensed premises.
BBC News
29-03-2025
- BBC News
Gloucestershire Police's plain-clothes officers targeting predators
Plain-clothes police officers will patrol outside pubs and clubs to crackdown on violence and Police will also use its dog unit to tackle crimes in Gloucester city centre on Saturdays as part of Operation Comet, which aims to ensure people stay safe while on a night out. The force will work alongside Night Angels, Street Pastors, Night Safe officers, street medics and licensed Ash Gardner, from the force, said: "People are entitled to enjoy nights out in our city without the fear of violence, harassment or intimidation." The plans follow a successful pilot that ran in the city before Christmas. While on patrol, the officers will be looking to prevent youth crime, anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls and the sale of drugs. Insp Gardner add: "We will take appropriate action should we find anyone offending. "Our increased presence will help prevent crime and make those who wish to cause trouble think twice."Members of the public are encouraged to speak to officers if they have any concerns while they are out.
