Egremont trouble: police say they've got several people on CCTV and tenancies could be at risk Police say they have identified several people over anti-social behaviour in Egremont
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Police in Copeland say they've picked out several people on CCTV over the bother in Egremont, and they're working with the housing lot. Their words: behaviour like this can hit tenancies.
If you live or work in Egremont, especially round the town centre and the Castle Grounds, you'll know there's been a lot of bother lately. Here's the latest.
The Copeland neighbourhood police team says it's picked out several people through CCTV, and it's still gathering evidence. They're working with the housing providers and other agencies too.
Police said: "We want to reassure residents that we are fully aware of what is going on, and we know the behaviour that is causing concern in the area." And then the bit with teeth: "Housing providers are already aware and are working with the police on these matters. Be under no illusion, such behaviour can impact individuals' tenancy agreements where applicable."
This comes right after the latest PACT survey, where folk in Egremont said youth anti-social behaviour was their number one worry in the town centre. That's daft bike riding and damage in the Castle Grounds, mainly. Police have made it a priority.
For a bit of context, the police and crime commissioner, David Allen, told Radio Cumbria earlier this month that recorded anti-social behaviour across Cumbria is down more than 30% on last year, even with the recent trouble in places like Egremont and Workington. His message was to report it to the police, not just put it on Facebook.
Police haven't said how many people they've identified, how old they are, or if anyone's been arrested.
What to do: report it to Cumbria Police on 101 or through the online form on their website, and ring 999 if something's happening right now or someone's in danger. If you've got CCTV or doorbell footage, say so when you report it.
Copeland's neighbourhood police team says it has identified several people through CCTV over anti-social behaviour in Egremont, and is working with housing providers, who have been told tenancies can be affected.
This is for people living and running businesses in Egremont, especially around the town centre and the Castle Grounds, after weeks of complaints about anti-social behaviour.
Copeland Neighbourhood Policing Team says it has identified several individuals through CCTV enquiries as part of its investigation into incidents in Egremont, and is still gathering information and evidence. Officers say they are working with housing providers and other agencies.
In a statement, police said: "We want to reassure residents that we are fully aware of what is going on, and we know the behaviour that is causing concern in the area." They added: "Housing providers are already aware and are working with the police on these matters. Be under no illusion, such behaviour can impact individuals' tenancy agreements where applicable."
It follows the latest PACT survey, published this week, in which residents named youth-related anti-social behaviour as their top concern in the town centre, including dangerous bike riding and criminal damage in the Castle Grounds. Police have made that a priority for the neighbourhood team.
Earlier this month Cumbria's police, fire and crime commissioner, David Allen, told BBC Radio Cumbria that recorded anti-social behaviour across the county had fallen by more than 30% in the past year, despite recent problems in towns including Egremont and Workington. He urged people to report incidents to police rather than only posting about them on social media.
Police have not said how many people have been identified, their ages, or whether anyone has been arrested.
What you can do: report anti-social behaviour to Cumbria Police by calling 101 or using the online reporting form on the Cumbria Police website, and call 999 if a crime is happening or someone is in danger. CCTV or doorbell footage can help, so mention it when you report.