Latest news with #NasenSaadi
South Wales Guardian
4 days ago
- South Wales Guardian
Volunteer ‘force' to launch uniformed ‘safety' patrols of Bournemouth
Safeguard Force, whose volunteers will wear branded bibs, has said it aims to create 'safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate and non-confrontational patrols' which are set to start on Monday, August 11. The move follows two high-profile murder cases in the town as well as the local police force having to introduce dispersal powers on the seafront after a disturbance involving a 'large group of people' on June 30 which left a teenage girl and two officers injured. Posting on Facebook, the group said: 'This isn't the government. This isn't the police. This is us – people from the community, helping people in the community. 'Volunteers from all walks of life, giving up their time to keep our streets safer for everyone. 'You'll see Safeguard Force out and about across Bournemouth, Boscombe, the beaches, gardens, and surrounding areas, wearing our uniform with pride and patrolling with purpose.' It adds: 'At Safeguard Force, our mission is to create safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate, and non-confrontational patrols that deter harm, promote wellbeing, and protect the most vulnerable members of society. 'We exist not to police, but to protect – with empathy, vigilance, and a strong sense of duty to one another.' Superintendent Pete Browning, of Dorset Police, said the group was not endorsed by the force and it was engaging with them to ensure they 'operate within the law'. He said: 'Dorset Police is aware of a group of volunteers operating under the title of Safeguard Force who is seeking to carry out uniformed patrols in Bournemouth. 'While the group hadn't engaged with us before launching, we have since reached out to them and had discussions about their plans, policies and process. 'As a result, we have asked to have further discussions with them in relation to their operating model, including reassurances around vetting processes, equipment carried, training provided and safeguarding policies. 'As a partnership, together with our local authority colleagues and others, we are continuing to assess the information, risks and opportunities community groups can bring. 'Therefore we are not in a position to support or endorse the group or their activities at this time. We will continue to engage with the organiser to ensure that they operate within the law. 'We would take the opportunity to remind the public that there are existing voluntary roles including the Special Constabulary, street pastors and various watch schemes available where members of the public can make a difference to their communities. 'These roles ensure that volunteers are appropriately vetted, trained and tasked in accordance with the law.' In March, Nasen Saadi was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 39 years at Winchester Crown Court for the murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach on May 24 2024. And in January 2023, Afghan asylum seeker Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 29 years at Salisbury Crown Court for the murder of 21-year-old Thomas Roberts outside a Subway takeaway shop in Bournemouth in March 2022.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Furious Bournemouth locals set up 'vigilante' force after beach brawl and murder
Frustrated by a string of crimes in their seaside town, locals in Bournemouth have taken matters into their own hands, setting up a volunteer 'force' - but critics call it a 'vigilante' group Furious locals in Bournemouth have launched a uniformed "force" to patrol the streets of their coastal town, still reeling from a high-profile murder and a beach brawl. Starting Monday, members of the newly formed Safeguard Force - clad in branded blue bibs - will be deployed across the Dorset town, as critics warn the group will breed "division and fear, rather than safety". The Safeguard Force says its aim is to create "safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate and non-confrontational patrols", according to a statement posted on Facebook. It comes after police shame British drugs mules by making them pose for photos with suitcases. The force's launch comes about four months after Nasen Saadi was jailed for life for stabbing 34-year-old Amie Gray to death on a Bournemouth beach, where he also attempted to kill her friend Leanne Miles. Unrest broke out on another town beach on June 30, when a 'large group of people' clashed, leaving a teenage girl and two officers injured and prompting police to enforce dispersal powers along the seafront. More than 200 people, including security professionals and first aiders, have reportedly signed up as volunteers for the Safeguard Force, while over £3,000 has been raised via GoFundMe to buy body cameras, stab vests and radios. The group wrote on Facebook: "This isn't the government. This isn't the police. This is us - people from the community, helping people in the community. Volunteers from all walks of life, giving up their time to keep our streets safer for everyone." It added: "You'll see Safeguard Force out and about across Bournemouth, Boscombe, the beaches, gardens, and surrounding areas, wearing our uniform with pride and patrolling with purpose." But a spokesperson for Stand Up To Racism Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council called it a "vigilante group", adding: "The presence of uniformed civilians acting on ideological motives risks fostering division and fear, rather than safety." Superintendent Pete Browning of Dorset Police said the group was launched without consulting local police and has not been endorsed by them. Since becoming aware of the group, cops are now engaging to ensure they 'operate within the law'. He said: "We have asked to have further discussions with them in relation to their operating model, including reassurances around vetting processes, equipment carried, training provided and safeguarding policies. "As a partnership, together with our local authority colleagues and others, we are continuing to assess the information, risks and opportunities community groups can bring. Therefore we are not in a position to support or endorse the group or their activities at this time." Supt. Browning added that members of the public can volunteer for the Special Constabulary, street pastors and watch schemes - roles that are 'appropriately vetted, trained and tasked in accordance with the law'.
Leader Live
4 days ago
- Leader Live
Volunteer ‘force' to launch uniformed ‘safety' patrols of Bournemouth
Safeguard Force, whose volunteers will wear branded bibs, has said it aims to create 'safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate and non-confrontational patrols' which are set to start on Monday, August 11. The move follows two high-profile murder cases in the town as well as the local police force having to introduce dispersal powers on the seafront after a disturbance involving a 'large group of people' on June 30 which left a teenage girl and two officers injured. Posting on Facebook, the group said: 'This isn't the government. This isn't the police. This is us – people from the community, helping people in the community. 'Volunteers from all walks of life, giving up their time to keep our streets safer for everyone. 'You'll see Safeguard Force out and about across Bournemouth, Boscombe, the beaches, gardens, and surrounding areas, wearing our uniform with pride and patrolling with purpose.' It adds: 'At Safeguard Force, our mission is to create safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate, and non-confrontational patrols that deter harm, promote wellbeing, and protect the most vulnerable members of society. 'We exist not to police, but to protect – with empathy, vigilance, and a strong sense of duty to one another.' Superintendent Pete Browning, of Dorset Police, said the group was not endorsed by the force and it was engaging with them to ensure they 'operate within the law'. He said: 'Dorset Police is aware of a group of volunteers operating under the title of Safeguard Force who is seeking to carry out uniformed patrols in Bournemouth. 'While the group hadn't engaged with us before launching, we have since reached out to them and had discussions about their plans, policies and process. 'As a result, we have asked to have further discussions with them in relation to their operating model, including reassurances around vetting processes, equipment carried, training provided and safeguarding policies. 'As a partnership, together with our local authority colleagues and others, we are continuing to assess the information, risks and opportunities community groups can bring. 'Therefore we are not in a position to support or endorse the group or their activities at this time. We will continue to engage with the organiser to ensure that they operate within the law. 'We would take the opportunity to remind the public that there are existing voluntary roles including the Special Constabulary, street pastors and various watch schemes available where members of the public can make a difference to their communities. 'These roles ensure that volunteers are appropriately vetted, trained and tasked in accordance with the law.' In March, Nasen Saadi was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 39 years at Winchester Crown Court for the murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach on May 24 2024. And in January 2023, Afghan asylum seeker Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 29 years at Salisbury Crown Court for the murder of 21-year-old Thomas Roberts outside a Subway takeaway shop in Bournemouth in March 2022.
Glasgow Times
4 days ago
- Glasgow Times
Volunteer ‘force' to launch uniformed ‘safety' patrols of Bournemouth
Safeguard Force, whose volunteers will wear branded bibs, has said it aims to create 'safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate and non-confrontational patrols' which are set to start on Monday, August 11. The move follows two high-profile murder cases in the town as well as the local police force having to introduce dispersal powers on the seafront after a disturbance involving a 'large group of people' on June 30 which left a teenage girl and two officers injured. Posting on Facebook, the group said: 'This isn't the government. This isn't the police. This is us – people from the community, helping people in the community. 'Volunteers from all walks of life, giving up their time to keep our streets safer for everyone. 'You'll see Safeguard Force out and about across Bournemouth, Boscombe, the beaches, gardens, and surrounding areas, wearing our uniform with pride and patrolling with purpose.' It adds: 'At Safeguard Force, our mission is to create safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate, and non-confrontational patrols that deter harm, promote wellbeing, and protect the most vulnerable members of society. 'We exist not to police, but to protect – with empathy, vigilance, and a strong sense of duty to one another.' Superintendent Pete Browning, of Dorset Police, said the group was not endorsed by the force and it was engaging with them to ensure they 'operate within the law'. He said: 'Dorset Police is aware of a group of volunteers operating under the title of Safeguard Force who is seeking to carry out uniformed patrols in Bournemouth. 'While the group hadn't engaged with us before launching, we have since reached out to them and had discussions about their plans, policies and process. 'As a result, we have asked to have further discussions with them in relation to their operating model, including reassurances around vetting processes, equipment carried, training provided and safeguarding policies. 'As a partnership, together with our local authority colleagues and others, we are continuing to assess the information, risks and opportunities community groups can bring. 'Therefore we are not in a position to support or endorse the group or their activities at this time. We will continue to engage with the organiser to ensure that they operate within the law. 'We would take the opportunity to remind the public that there are existing voluntary roles including the Special Constabulary, street pastors and various watch schemes available where members of the public can make a difference to their communities. 'These roles ensure that volunteers are appropriately vetted, trained and tasked in accordance with the law.' In March, Nasen Saadi was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 39 years at Winchester Crown Court for the murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach on May 24 2024. And in January 2023, Afghan asylum seeker Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 29 years at Salisbury Crown Court for the murder of 21-year-old Thomas Roberts outside a Subway takeaway shop in Bournemouth in March 2022.
Rhyl Journal
4 days ago
- Rhyl Journal
Volunteer ‘force' to launch uniformed ‘safety' patrols of Bournemouth
Safeguard Force, whose volunteers will wear branded bibs, has said it aims to create 'safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate and non-confrontational patrols' which are set to start on Monday, August 11. The move follows two high-profile murder cases in the town as well as the local police force having to introduce dispersal powers on the seafront after a disturbance involving a 'large group of people' on June 30 which left a teenage girl and two officers injured. Posting on Facebook, the group said: 'This isn't the government. This isn't the police. This is us – people from the community, helping people in the community. 'Volunteers from all walks of life, giving up their time to keep our streets safer for everyone. 'You'll see Safeguard Force out and about across Bournemouth, Boscombe, the beaches, gardens, and surrounding areas, wearing our uniform with pride and patrolling with purpose.' It adds: 'At Safeguard Force, our mission is to create safer, more supportive communities by providing visible, compassionate, and non-confrontational patrols that deter harm, promote wellbeing, and protect the most vulnerable members of society. 'We exist not to police, but to protect – with empathy, vigilance, and a strong sense of duty to one another.' Superintendent Pete Browning, of Dorset Police, said the group was not endorsed by the force and it was engaging with them to ensure they 'operate within the law'. He said: 'Dorset Police is aware of a group of volunteers operating under the title of Safeguard Force who is seeking to carry out uniformed patrols in Bournemouth. 'While the group hadn't engaged with us before launching, we have since reached out to them and had discussions about their plans, policies and process. 'As a result, we have asked to have further discussions with them in relation to their operating model, including reassurances around vetting processes, equipment carried, training provided and safeguarding policies. 'As a partnership, together with our local authority colleagues and others, we are continuing to assess the information, risks and opportunities community groups can bring. 'Therefore we are not in a position to support or endorse the group or their activities at this time. We will continue to engage with the organiser to ensure that they operate within the law. 'We would take the opportunity to remind the public that there are existing voluntary roles including the Special Constabulary, street pastors and various watch schemes available where members of the public can make a difference to their communities. 'These roles ensure that volunteers are appropriately vetted, trained and tasked in accordance with the law.' In March, Nasen Saadi was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 39 years at Winchester Crown Court for the murder of Amie Gray and attempted murder of Leanne Miles on Bournemouth beach on May 24 2024. And in January 2023, Afghan asylum seeker Lawangeen Abdulrahimzai was jailed for life to serve a minimum of 29 years at Salisbury Crown Court for the murder of 21-year-old Thomas Roberts outside a Subway takeaway shop in Bournemouth in March 2022.
