First weekend of ‘Had Enough’ campaign deflates city centre anti-social behaviour

York drunkThe first weekend of a new campaign to encourage people to enjoy themselves responsibly has started with city partners encouraged by the response, and a clear message sent to revellers.

Barriers at York Station operated by British Transport Police (BTP) and in conjunction with train operators, shared information with passengers on expectations of behaviour in the city centre. They also helped crack down on fare-dodging. North Yorkshire Police officers and Neighbourhood Enforcement officers from the city’s Community Safety Hub were patrolling the city centre where an Alcohol Restriction Zone is in force.

Inspector Richard Price of BTP said: “We had some really positive feedback from passengers and rail staff on the campaign. They were very pleased to hear about the partnership’s work to reduce low level disorder and ASB at the station and the city. In terms of passenger numbers, it was a fairly standard day and officers made two arrests for drunk and disorderly behaviour at York.”

Inspector Andy Godfrey of North Yorkshire Police said: “We had a number of very positive comments about the increased policing activity in York city centre over the weekend. Our high-visibility presence, and that of our partners, was very well-received.

“There was a large number of people in York on Saturday, and the atmosphere was in general good natured.

“We deflated or disposed of three inappropriate items and issued one section 35 order to leave the city centre, but otherwise the vast majority enjoyed their day in the right spirit.

“Our commitment to working in partnership to tackle alcohol-related anti-social behaviour will continue, to ensure everyone who wants to enjoy all that York has to offer can do so.”

Police appeal following assault in Front Street

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for witnesses and information about an assault that occurred on Front Street in Acomb York on Sunday 2nd August at around 1530hours

Acomb Front Street to letIt happened on Front Street in Acomb, York at around 1530hours on Sunday 2nd August and involved a 70 year old male who was assaulted by another male. The male responsible for the assault was wearing a red t-shirt, dark coloured shorts and trainers, he was also wearing glasses.

We are conducting enquiries and are requesting the public’s assistance to help determine the full circumstances surrounding the incident.

In particular, we are appealing for information from anyone who may have witnessed the incident

Anyone with information that could assist the investigation should contact us on 101, select option 2, and ask for James Mills. You can also email James.Mills@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police reference number 12150134134

Police seek witnesses to white Honda man in Tang hall

Appeal for information regarding the manner of driving of a white Honda Civic in the Tang Hall area of York

Police are appealing for witnesses who may have information regarding the manner of driving of a white Honda Civic in the Tang Hall area of York.

North Yorkshire Police

Police received a call at around 6pm on Sunday 30 August 2015 about the behaviour of a man on Hewley Avenue.

Officers attended the area and arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of drink driving.

Officers are asking anyone who saw a white car being driven in Tang Hall area or has any other information about the incident to come forward.

Anyone with information should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to PC Robin Hughes, or email  robin.hughes@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111

Authorities call time on drunks in York

York drunkA new partnership is launching its first campaign to clamp down on the anti-social behaviour of a minority which can blight the majority’s enjoyment of the beautiful City of York.

City of York Council, North Yorkshire Police and British Transport Police have welcomed the involvement of train operating companies, York Racecourse and city centre licensed premises, as well as Make It York and the proposed York Bid.

The campaign complements other initiatives used to quell anti-social behaviour on race and match days and the positive effect of the Alcohol Restriction Zone (ARZ) which extends within the city walls, along Micklegate and the area around the station.

There will be a heightened presence of officers from British Transport and North Yorkshire Police – including special constables – and Neighbourhood Enforcement Officers from the multi-agency Community Safety Hub. Every Saturday throughout September, starting on 5 September, these officers will remind people travelling by train to the city, arriving at York station and those out and about in the city centre, to respect the city they are visiting and enjoy themselves responsibly. They will be doing this alongside any necessary enforcement action on trains, at the station and throughout the ARZ.
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York Council urged to speed up response to complaints about local services

A large number of issues with Council service standards on the west of the City have been lodged – through the “Fix my Street” system – this week.

In many cases it seems that the York Council is struggling to catch up with a backlog which developed over the bank holiday.

Full clothers recycling bin Acomb car park

Full clothers recycling bin Acomb car park

Abandoned bike on rack off York Road

Abandoned bike on rack off York Road

Broken Glas back School Street

Broken Glas back School Street

Dumped black bags in back lane

Dumped black bags in back lane

Graffiti

Graffiti

litter and weeds back Beaconsfield Streert

Litter and weeds on Front Street back lane

School Street carriageway needs resurfaicng

School Street carriageway needs resurfaicng

Vandalised garage door Thoresby Road

Vandalised garage door Thoresby Road

Appeal for information following theft of £7000 worth of rings from York Minster Antiques.

Police are appealing for information following a theft of £7000 worth of rings from an antiques shop in York.

North Yorkshire Police

The incident occured on 29 August 2015 between 12:30hrs and 13:10hrs at York Minster Antiques, College Street, York.

A dark brown velvet display tray holding 27 rings was taken. The rings have a total value of around £7000 and are quite distinctive, particularly a diamond ring with an especially high setting.

Anyone with information which could assist in this investigation should contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask to speak to PC 1843 HUGHES of Fulford Road police station, York.  Please quote reference – 12150152511.

If you wish to remain anonymous information can be passed to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Appeal for information following assault at York Races

ChampaignPolice are appealing for information following an assault in the Champagne Bar at York Races.

The incident happened at around 5.15pm on Thursday 20 August when the victim, a 20 year old man, was punched in the face and suffered bruising to his mouth.

A 24 year old man was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information about it is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police.

Dial 101, press option 1 and pass information on to the Force Control Room, or email Michael.brocken@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please quote reference number 12150145881 when passing on information about this incident.Yor

CCTV appeal following York spirit theft

Police have issued CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of two bottles of vodka and three bottles of Jack Daniels Whiskey.

York spirit cctv 1

The spirits were stolen from Sainsbury’s store on Foss Bank in York on 17 July 2015.

Detectives are appealing to the man to come forward and to anyone else who can help to identify him, to get in touch.

The man and anyone who can assist the investigation is asked to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for York Investigation Hub, or email toby.gorwood@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Please quote incident number 12150122315 when passing on information.

Property marking success as stolen bike returned to rightful owner

A suspected stolen bike has been returned to its rightful owner in York, thanks to an innovative new property marking project.

Recovered bike

On Saturday 29 August 2015, officers attended a report of a cycle being left outside a property in Lord Mayor’s Walk.

Fortunately the bike had already been marked using one of four new ‘dot peen’ property marking machines that have been rolled out across the city.

Officers were able to recover it, and reunite it with its rightful owner in Clifton, before it had even been reported stolen.

Enquiries are now ongoing to identify those responsible for taking the bike.

Inspector Lee Pointon, of York Police, said: “This is a great success for our dot peen property marking scheme. Without the marking, this bike may never have been returned to its owner.

“Marking your property is one of the most effective ways to protect yourself from being a victim of crime – and, as this case goes to show, it makes it far more likely that we will be able to return your property to you.”

In the six weeks since the dot peen project began, officers marked more than 1,000 items, including 727 garden and allotment tools, 234 cycles and dozens of assorted gadgets such as cameras, games consoles and speakers.

Dot peen marking involves using a tungsten carbide-tipped pin to indent an object with dots to create a visible, permanent unique number. The unique number is entered onto the national Immobilise property register database, vastly increasing the chances that it will be reunited with its owner if it is lost or stolen.

The dot peen machines were funded by North Yorkshire Police, the Police and Crime Commissioner for North Yorkshire, and Safer York Partnership.

For more information, visit www.northyorkshire.police.uk/whatisdotpeen. To find out when your next property marking event is taking place, follow your local York police team on Twitter at @snayorkcityeast, @snayorknorth or@snayorkwest. The service is promoted on Twitter with the hashtag#whatisdotpeen

You can also install North Yorkshire Police’s free home security web app, BurglarProof, at burglarproof.nyp.mobi. And you can download our interactive home security iBook – just search for “Securing your home” on iTunes.

SCAM ALERT – Cold callers claim to be part of rehabilitation scheme

sCAM ALERTCity of York Council has had reports of a scam in which cold callers in the York area are selling household items, and claiming that this is part of a rehabilitation scheme run by local probation, youth offending or prison services.

Residents have told the council that individuals are going door-to-door in York and the surrounding areas trying to sell dish cloths and other cleaning or household items.

They claim to have identification (ID) cards issued by the Youth Offending Team, Prison or Probation Services.

This is not the case and any IDs produced will be fakes.

Falsely claiming to work for the council is an offence, so please call Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice Consumer helpline 0345 4040506. North Yorkshire Police also recommend that people concerned about unwanted visitors should call 101, or dial 999 in an emergency.