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Police set out stall to prevent crime in Wakefield centre

Saturday, 14 April 2018 07:00

By News @sunriseradiouk

Photo Credit - WYP

Wakefield Police are setting out their stall to help prevent crime in the city centre through a new initiative to assist traders.

Officers from Wakefield Police have joined force with Wakefield Council to set up a new market stall opposite Boots in Kirkgate, to help provide them with a visible base right in the heart of the city's shopping district.

It will be staffed by police officers and PSCO’s who will be able to offer crime prevention advice and provide a visible fixed presence to deter shoplifters and anti-social behaviour.

The stall will be manned on certain Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays between April and May.

Inspector Helen Brear of the Wakefield Central NPT, said: “We work very closely with Wakefield Council to deter retail crime in the city centre and are very pleased to have set up this new initiative with them.

“Having a stall right in the heart of the city amongst will provide us with a really visible base from which to speak with residents and shop keepers and carry out crime prevention work, as well as deterring thieves from operating.

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