Underage Drinkers Caught in Arnold’s Arnot Hill Park
Gedling north neighbourhood policing team cracked down on underage drinkers in Arnold’s Arnot Hill Park. Officers caught three youths with booze and took them home, seizing alcohol during their reassurance patrols.
Crackdown on Antisocial Behaviour Across Gedling
On Friday night, officers tackled groups loitering near shops in Calverton, moving them along to prevent antisocial behaviour as part of their positive crime prevention efforts.
Early intervention patrols also targeted licensed premises in Arnold and Mapperley Top. Police worked closely with door staff and management, conducting licensing checks while keeping a visible presence to keep the peace.
Drunk & Disorderly Arrests and Street Incidents
During patrols, a woman was arrested on Arnold’s Front Street for being drunk and disorderly. On Saturday night, officers again patrolled Mapperley Top and Arnold, ready to respond to any trouble. They also kept a sharp eye on hotspots in Calverton and Arnold to deter antisocial acts.
A man was also arrested for drunken disorder in Arnold’s Front Street. Police broke up a street altercation but confirmed no offences were reported.
Neighbourhood Policing Week Highlights Hard Work
The proactive patrols were part of a national Neighbourhood Policing Week of Action, which wrapped up on Sunday 29 January 2023. Nottinghamshire Police used the week to showcase their daily efforts protecting communities and supporting local businesses.
“Our officers work extremely hard every day not only to keep their communities safe, but also to positively engage with and support our residents and businesses,” said Stu Howe, neighbourhood policing sergeant for Gedling north.
“The week of action gave us a great chance to highlight the ongoing steps we take to protect people from harm and show the public how our neighbourhood teams tackle issues and deter crime on our streets.”
