Brigg and Wolds

Horkstow Bridge

During the warm weather there were a number of issues at the above location but now that we are getting colder temperatures another issue is vehicles being at this location. On the Horkstow side and Winterton side of the bridge are road signs which confirm that no vehicles can be driven past that location unless they have permission to do so. The local team will be within and will take positive action.

Objectives

 :Work with, and support the relevant partners to ensure a safe environment of all those attending the location.
:To provide public reassurance as well as reduce the opportunity for crime and disorder through the effective deployment of police resources.
:Working with partners, stakeholders and local communities to minimise disruption to local communities.
:Maximise opportunities to secure information and intelligence in relation to any incident that is a police matter.
:Maximise opportunities to secure evidence in relation to any potential offences whilst ensuring that the timing and scale of any police action or intervention mitigates the risk of problems escalating

Police Powers                                                         

Section 34 Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014: Authority to use section 35 Dispersal Powers. Officers will need to request that a Police Inspector puts this authority in place in order for a Police Constable or Police Community Support Officer, in uniform to exclude a person from an area for a period up to 48 hours (some restrictions do apply)

Using a Motor Vehicle in a Manner Causing Alarm, Distress or Annoyance: Section 59 and 60 of the Police reform Act 2002, Police (retention and disposal of motor vehicles). A Police Constable or Police Community Support Officer in uniform can issue a warning to the driver as well as the vehicle in question which will last for 12 months. If the driver or vehicle commits an offence under section 3 Road Traffic Act 1988 (careless and inconsiderate driving) and/or Section 34 (prohibition of off-road driving) for a second time then the vehicle that is being used will be seized by police. At the same time a fine can be issued to the driver.

The power to seize a motor vehicle (No Driving Licence/Uninsured): Section 165A of the Road Traffic Act 1988: A Police Officer in uniform may seize any motor vehicle if the officer has reasonable grounds for believing that the vehicle is or was being driven by a person who doesn't hold a valid licence for that class of vehicle or is uninsured for use by that person. All persons using a motor vehicle on a road or other public place must have insurance and a driver's licence. The police can also issue a fine for either of the above offences taking place.

Horkstow Bridge is located between Bridge Lane Horkstow and Holmes Lane Winterton, a portion of this including Horkstow Bridge is covered by Schedule 9 of the Road Traffic Act. The area covered by the act is clearly sign posted and should only be access by authorised vehicles. Any vehicle found by the police to be using or parking within the area covered by the act and not authorised will be subject to a £50 fine. 

What we did in June

Here is a snap shot of some of the things officers from the Brigg and Wolds Ward Neighbourhood Policing Team have been up to during the month of May 2021

Since the release of some of the COVID restriction Brigg has seen an increase in shop related thefts. Brigg & Wolds Officers have been working with local shops, collecting CCTV, gathering evidence and supporting collegues in apprehending the offenders and bringing them to justice. On 14th June prolific shop lifter was sentenced to 8 weeks in prison for 14 shop thefts including from Brigg Tesco. Brigg & Wolds NPT were instrumental in gathering the evidence and coordinating the investigation.

We have been patrolling around the local schools in Brigg and engaging with both children and parents.

We spoke to a number of student in one of our senior schools about their recent behaviour and how this could impact upon their futures.

We have been supporting victims of burglary as part of Operation Gallant.

On 22nd June we were involved in Operation Traverse with the Environment Agency. Operation Traverse is a joint agency response looking at tackling illegal fishing activity.

Officers have been patrolling a number of 'hotspot' areas were calls for service would identify areas as most in need of police attention. We have been conducting patrols in the areas of Pebbly Beach in South Ferriby, Mill Lane in Brigg, Atherton Way in Brigg, Brigg Recreation Ground, Middlegate Lane, Bridge Lane in Horkstow and Brigg Donky Park, River Ancholme.

Officers have been closely working with one of our Social Housing Partners to tackle a problem family who live in one of the villages within the Brigg & Wolds Ward, options are currently been looked at on how best to resolve this problem.

We have continued working with a number of vulnerable persons within the locality offering them advice and continued support and linking in with our partners agencies so this support can be sustainable for the future.