Humberside Police - Meeting Invitation


PCSO Sarah GAZDA will be at Hook Memorial Village Hall from 1.30pm until 3pm on Thursday 25th October 2018. Are there any issues you would like to discuss in your community? Would you like any crime prevention advice? Come along for a chat.
 

Local News Update


A Goole man has been charged with burglary, shop theft and drugs offences following a break-in at a house in Sothoron Street on Sunday, October 14.

Detective Inspector John Symes said: “Nicholas Broadley, 37, of Lime Tree Avenue, Goole, is also charged with stealing chocolate from a Goole supermarket on Saturday, October 13 and possession of heroin.”

He has been remanded to appear before Hull Magistrates Court tomorrow morning (Wednesday, October 17).
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Chief Constable response after officer assaults


Following assaults on 11 police officers and staff over the weekend whilst carrying out their duties, Humberside Police Chief Constable Lee Freeman, has spoken out on how it is unacceptable and has to stop. 

CC Freeman said: “Although assaults on officers is by no means a new issue for us, as for other forces across the country, I wanted to raise it again today following the attacks at the weekend.

“Whilst we are the police and we do expect to run towards danger, it is not acceptable that we should experience such violence whilst doing our job, and we must take a stand against this.

“The levels of violence we’re experiencing can at times be extremely serious, with one of our officers strangled, punched and bitten in the head by a dog this weekend.

“The personal impact on those assaulted should not be underestimated. 

“Police officers and staff are all real people with families.  Every one of those injured this weekend is a mother, father, son daughter or grandparent.  They are victims of crime the same as anyone is, and their physical and mental wellbeing is affected by such experiences.

“I have to protect my officers and staff, and every bit of and support available will be given to anyone who is assaulted at work.  This includes the right training and equipment for all of our officers, and if that means every officer has to carry a Taser, that’s a conversation we can have and I’m prepared to look into.

“I know from the responses to my tweets on social media at the weekend that you, the public, do appreciate the job we do and our efforts to protect you, and I want thank those who have offered their kind words to our officers and staff.

“For all officers and staff at Humberside Police, my thanks for everything you do and I want to offer my assurance that I will continue to do everything I can to support you.”
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Hull: Liam Windas and his gang sentenced to total of 52.5 years


Today Liam Windas and four members of his criminal gang were jailed for a total of  52-and-a-half years for drugs and firearms offences.

From addresses across west Hull, the group dealt in guns, heroin and cannabis worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.



Windas, 27, of Rosedale Grove, Hull, admitted conspiracy to supply firearms, conspiracy to supply heroin, money laundering and possession with intent to supply cannabis.

He was also found guilty of conspiracy to supply cannabis and conspiracy to supply heroin.

Jailed for 24 years



Zia Malik, 29, formerly of HMP Hull, was convicted of conspiracy to supply firearms and possession of a mobile phone whilst in prison.

Jailed for 11 years



Asphand Malik, 21, of Park Grove, Hull, was convicted of conspiracy to supply firearms

Jailed for six years
 



Billy Joe Wilkinson, 22, of Redbourne Street, Hull, admitted conspiracy to supply Class A drugs

Jailed for five-and-a-half years



Spencer Moodie, 33, of Queens Road, Hull, admitted conspiracy to supply Class A drugs.

Jailed for six years

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Kelk said: “This has been a complex investigation, over a long period of time, which dealt with very serious offences.

“We know the impact that the actions of this group had on the wider community and by securing these sentences, we hope that we will make a huge difference to their lives.

“The diligence and determination of the officers in our Serious and Organised Crime Unit has prevented firearms getting into the hands of criminals and stopped Class A drugs from getting onto our city’s streets.

“We hope the outcome of this case will reassure the public that even when they cannot see us, we are there behind the scenes, working tirelessly to bring serious criminals to justice.

“It should also serve as a warning to those who look to bring drugs and weapons into this area that we will find you and you won’t get away with it.”

Judge Jeremy Richardson said: “All the officers deserve the thanks and praise of all the citizens of the city of Hull and its environs. A major criminal operation was thwarted by, frankly, first-class policing.

“I want those observations called to the attention of the chief constable.”
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Get involved with our new initiative ‘Humber Talking’


Across the force area our neighbourhood policing teams, police cadets and volunteers are taking to the streets and going door-to-door to speak with as many people as they can as part of our new 'Humber Talking' initiative.



Humber Talking is all about understanding what life is like for people living in the areas which we serve, and what we can do to help. Launched on Tuesday 25 September, it marks the beginning of an ongoing conversation with the people we serve in our communities.  

The first phase of the initiative is taking place in the Beverley Road area of Hull. We've been inviting over 11,000 residents in more than 9,500 homes to talk to us about issues that are important to them so we can work together to tackle problems and really make a difference to people’s everyday lives.
 
Assistant Chief Constable Scott Young explains more about the project: "We want to get closer to the people we serve and really understand what it’s like to live and work in those communities. We want to know what’s great about where they live, what’s not so great, what may be worrying people and how we can work with them to tackle those worries and issues.

"We’ve always had strong neighbourhood teams in Humberside Police, and our local policing teams do a great job in getting out and about and meeting residents. They attend open days in local communities, pitch up in local supermarkets and libraries, and of course chat to people whilst walking the beat. But this project is something different. 

"This is going to take local policing to the next level because we are going to be knocking on the door of every home in that area and hopefully speaking to everyone about what’s important to them.’  

"Often when we go out into the community we meet people who are already engaged with us, who want to talk to us – but we know that there are many others who are not engaged with us and do not want to approach us for many different reasons. 

"Sometimes this could be a language barrier and for some community groups, it could be a trust issue.  Some people may be in a vulnerable position – such as victims of domestic abuse or those being coerced into criminal behaviour – and do not want to be seen to approach the police.

"This project is our attempt to reach everyone, hear about what life is like, and hopefully work together with them, and other partners – to make things better."

Police and Crime Commissioner, Keith Hunter is supporting the initiative and is keen for the force to listen to its communities more. He said: "I welcome this initiative and I know that when you go and ask people face to face, they do have strong opinions about the police, about the sort of service they’d like and I know that most people want to live and work in a place where they feel safe.  Starting a conversation with residents is the first step in changing our communities for the better.

"It’s important that local residents feel that they are able to help themselves and improve their own lives, but sometimes they need the support of the authorities to do this.  This is what Humber Talking is aiming to do.

"It’s a very good time to do this – we have many new officers in the force, and with them they bring enthusiasm and ideas, but this project will help them really understand the people that they are there to serve."

The pilot began on Tuesday 25 September and will take around a month to complete. The exact areas included in the pilot are shown on the map below. We will then roll out Humber Talking to the whole force area over the following months. 

We'll be asking you to take a short digital survey done on your doorstep. Data gathered will be used to set priorities for our neighbourhood teams, and where issues are raised that are not police issues, we will work with our relevant partners to make sure they are aware of them.

All those taking part in the project will be eligible to enter a prize draw. The winner will receive a security camera and kit worth around £250, kindly provided by Ring and VISAV.

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Cowlam: Please call 101 if you witnessed it


We’re appealing for witnesses to a fatal collision on the B1253 High Street, Cowlam in the East Riding of Yorkshire yesterday afternoon.

The collision happened at around 1pm, when a silver coloured Ford Focus collided with a BMW motorbike.

The rider of the motorbike suffered fatal injuries and died at the scene.  

We are asking anyone that witnessed the collision, and has not already spoken to us, to call 101 quoting log 291 of 29/09/18.  


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PCSO 7704 HART will be at The Moorlands Centre, Old Goole from 10am until 12 noon today Saturday 15th September 2018. Are there any issues in your community? Would you like any crime prevention advice? Come along for a chat.