Police in Spalding are increasing patrols as they launch a crime and anti-social behaviour deterrent operation in the run-up to Christmas.
Operation Washer, which begins on Monday and ends on Christmas Eve, will focus on street drinking, cycle offences, theft from shops and youth-related anti-social behaviour.
Community Policing Inspector Jim Tyner said: “The main aim of Operation Washer is to deter offenders from committing these types of offences, and to provide reassurance to our community living in and visiting Spalding town centre. To do this, I am increasing the number of patrols on our town centre beat.”
There will be high visibility foot and cycle patrols daily in the town centre and nearby recognised anti-social behaviour hotspots, including the riverbank in Albion Street and the footbridge area in Green Lane.
The use of dispersal notices will be considered should high levels of anti-social behaviour occur in the designated patrol areas.
Insp Tyner said: “We are already using new powers to disperse people causing problems.
“I am determined that we continue to use these powers to help make Spalding a safe and pleasant place to live, work and shop.”
