One man arrested on suspicion of a serious crime and seven Fixed Penalty Notices (FPNs) issued for breaching a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) during the latest Op Mastery enforcement operation.
The scheme sees Humberside Police join forces with North East Lincolnshire Council’s Antisocial Behaviour (ASB) team, the Environmental Enforcement Waste Investigations Support and Enforcement (WISE), Equans’ Civil Enforcement Officers (CEO) and CCTV team, Stagecoach, The 2025 Group and advisors from addiction charity We Are With You.
In conjunction with the use of the town centre’s Tannoy system, teams worked hard in an attempt to reduce Anti-Social Behaviour and support those in need of help.
Humberside Police and the Council’s ASB team worked along Victoria Street whilst the CEOs spent their time speaking to motorists along George Street.
During the operation between 2pm and 5.30pm, they were able to enforce a number of ASB and parking laws as well as make an arrest for a wanted male.
- 4 tickets issued for traffic offences
- 22 vehicles stopped and given advice to surrounding traffic
- 7 FPNs issued for breaching PSPOs by illegal cycling.
- 2 people stopped and searched
- 1 wanted male arrested for suspected rape and suspected non-fatal strangulation
Now in its eighth iteration, the operation is having a positive impact on Grimsby Town Centre. Portfolio Holder for Safer and Stronger Communities, Councillor Ron Shepherd, said: “These results are great and whilst we’re happy to see the law being enforced, it’s important to remember why we’re doing this.
“We want the centre of Grimsby to be a welcoming and safe place for residents and visitors. These results show that we are making a difference and I’m grateful to all the partners for coming together to make this possible.
“We will continue to tackle the issues that matter to the people of North East Lincolnshire and make more inroads into transforming the town centre.”
Local Neighbourhood Inspector Claire Jacobs said: “We remain committed to our work alongside North East Lincolnshire Council to ensure that Grimsby remains a fantastic place to live work and visit.
“Our days of action are a fantastic way to help us do exactly that and I am pleased with the results that we have seen so far. We will continue to take action against anyone who is causing harm to our communities by committing offences or behaving antisocially.”
Article and image from NELC.
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