Day of action in crackdown on crime and anti-social behaviour in Piccadilly Gardens
The crackdown on crime in Piccadilly Gardens is continuing with police having secured dozens of arrests and working to reduce anti-social behaviour and drug use.
In their latest day of action in the city centre area, 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.
Eight people were arrested as officers tackled issues that have been raised to them during the latest day of action. (Image: Greater Manchester Police) More widely, the city centre neighbourhood team is working to Manchester City Centre safer with 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.
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Police say their work 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.
A total of 93 people have been arrested for a variety of offences in the area since the beginning of March. (Image: Greater Manchester Police) During their day of action, police worked with 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.'
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