Hello All,

Hope you're having an amazing week, here are some parts of our week of what the Bloxwich NHT have been doing.

What's Been Happening?

The team have been busy this week, achieving two arrests for a range of offences, including, burglary and theft from shops. This arrest came in clutch when PCSOs were on a patrol, during these patrol they found 2 wanted males, they then called for backup to proceed with the arrest of these offenders. 

To stop and discourage criminal activity, Bloxwich NHT officers have continued their patrols around Bloxwich High Street which continues to be one notable patrol area where enhanced visibility has been implemented to deter possible criminals. We are continuing with these patrols in order to combat shoplifting, reducing incidents and improving community safety which are the goals of our proactive approach in these hotspot locations and we also conducted patrols around the King George V Playing Fields where there was previous for fires being lit around the area. We continued to patrol this area where we had reports of fireworks being placed and to keep watch on any fires that could be caused by it.

We have also continued to patrol certain areas where ASB and drug using has been identified, this is in part due to you and members of your community submitting and reporting intelligence in relation to this. We strongly recommend you continue to do this to help us continue to report this so we can keep your area safe!

This can be done by calling 101, crime-stoppers, or by visiting our website!

Here are some tips for staying safe on Bonfire Night:

• Only buy fireworks from reputable retailers and make sure they have the CE mark.
• Read the instructions on each firework carefully before using it.
• Light fireworks outdoors and away from people, property, and flammable materials.
• Always wear eye protection when lighting fireworks.
• Never hold a firework in your hand when lighting it.
• Never relight a firework that has failed to go off.
• Keep a bucket of water or a hose nearby in case of fire.
• Supervise children closely at all times.
• Attend an organised firework display if possible.
• If you are having a bonfire at home, make sure it is in a safe location and that you have a bucket of water or a fire extinguisher nearby.
• Keep an eye on your belongings and don't leave them unattended.

It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to possess a firework, flare or smoke bomb.

If you see someone using fireworks in a dangerous or irresponsible way, call the police on 101, or 999 in an emergency.