Crime Prevention Advice


Operation Yuletide starts tonight. Watch out for patrols in your local town/shopping centre. Including Freeman Street Grimsby and St Peter's Avenue in Cleethorpes.



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Crime Prevention Advice

Are you aware of a vulnerable person in your area who you believe may have or is being taken advantage of financially or otherwise?

If so, please consider reporting to Police via 101.

Protecting vulnerable people is at the forefront of what we do and we can get to even more of these people in need with your help/information.

Thank you!




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Over 10K of criminal gains seized by police under POCA


Over £10,000 will be going back into local communities under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA), after our Asset Recovery Team secured three cash forfeiture orders and a confiscation order at court last week. 

POCA allows police forces to apply to the courts for a forfeiture order or confiscation order when there is suspicion that money has been acquired as a result of crime and is intended to be used for future criminality. 

Mark Butler, 33, of Somerton Road, Immingham, was ordered to forfeit £1,558.50 after he failed to provide evidence of how he had acquired money that was found by officers investigating an assault. He was sentenced to two and a half years in prison after he was convicted of grievous bodily harm, battery, possession of a knife and criminal damage in Immingham in March. 

Shaun Dommett, 24, and Michael Wood, 41, both of Wellington Street, Grimsby, were ordered to forfeit £1,995.03 under POCA after they admitted to buying stolen goods to sell on online selling sites and at car boot sales and money laundering. Both were sentenced last month to a twenty week sentence suspended for two years. 

£2,931.51 was recovered from Brian Smith’s property on 16th Avenue, Grimsby after a warrant was executed at the address earlier this year. Brian’s wife was ordered to forfeit the majority of this money after she failed to provide evidence of the money being legally acquired. Drugs were also recovered and, in July, Smith was sentenced to 4 years in prison for possession with intent to supply cocaine. 

A confiscation order was secured against David Gelder, 29, of Seagrave Grove, Hull ordering him to pay over £4,140 after we found a large amount of amphetamine at his property. He was sentenced to a total of 31 months in prison earlier this month after he was convicted of possession with intent to supply amphetamine, possessing an offensive weapon in a public place, criminal damage, possession of cannabis and theft.

Senior Financial Investigator Lorraine Baines said: “Humberside Police are seizing more cash from criminals across the whole Force area, so much so that we are in the process of recruiting more Financial Investigators and Cash Seizure Investigators who have been initially funded by the Police and Crime Commissioner. 

“We will continue to hit the criminals where it hurts them – in their pocket. By taking the cash away it prevents them from reinvesting in further criminal enterprises and helps keep our local communities safer and stronger with the money confiscated filtered back into the local area.

“If you suspect someone of being involved in illegal activity, please contact us on 101, or you can anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 to pass information on.”
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Local News


The first phase of Humber Talking has been well under way in the Beverley Road area of Hull for just over four weeks. So far over 560 people have completed our survey and we’ve already seen some great results, tackling issues and concerns raised by local residents and knocking on over 1800 doors.

Over the next few days and weeks our neighbourhood policing teams will be knocking on the doors of residents in Goole, East Marsh in Grimsby and Frodingham in Scunthorpe as we roll-out our ground-breaking initiative Humber Talking.

Superintendent Dave Hall said “It is very encouraging that people from Hull have taken the time to begin helping us shape the service which Humberside Police provides to them. With the role out of Humber Talking to Goole, East Marsh and Frodingham areas, we want to get closer to the people we serve and really understand what it’s like to live and work in their communities.”

“We want to better understand what’s great and what’s not so great about where people live so we can work with residents to help tackle any worries and issues that they may have.”

“The information we gather 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.”

“What’s great about Humber Talking is that at the touch of a button our officers can use the data on a daily basis to pinpoint exactly what and where the issues are - whether that be a street, a school, a shop, or a park – and help us address those issues along with the council and our other partner agencies.”

“From fly tipping to street drinking, tell us about what matters to you and help influence policing in your area. If you’re not in when we call, we’ll come back, because everyone’s opinion is important to us.”

Once the survey has been completed, which is digital and will only takes a few minutes, we are able to respond and interact with you directly about your own individual concerns in your own specific geographical area if you sign up to our messaging system, My Community Alert.

This is the kind of information we want so we can tell you what we’re doing and what results we are getting. Over the next few weeks we’ll be following our teams as they are out and about speaking with local residents. Watch this space!
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Local News Update


An 18-year-old man and a 16-year-old girl are in custody on suspicion of driving offences following an incident in the early hours of this morning.

A car which was driving along Haven Avenue in Grimsby around 2.30am failed to stop for our officers and drove off.

Roads policing officers followed the vehicle which was abandoned on Werneth Road. The driver of the car ran off but officers gave chase and made the arrest.

He’s now in custody on suspicion of dangerous driving and taking a car without consent. The girl has been arrested on suspicion of taking a car without consent.

No-one was hurt during the incident. Log 30 of 30/10/18 refers

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Community Safety News

Vulnerable people in your area are being targeted via scam post, emails and phone calls. These usually state that the individual owes someone money and they if they don't pay soon they would face some form of retribution. i.e. sending bailiffs round. 
If you know someone who has been targeted or you yourself have been targeted by any form of scam. Please inform the police. Call 101 or visit your local police station and report it. We will do all we can to aid in bringing these cases to an end. 
There will be local patrols in your area today, as they are everyday tackling such issues. 
Regards, Grimsby East policing Team. 
 
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Local News Update

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of being involved in vandalising Grimsby’s Fishing Heritage Centre and the neighbouring supermarket.
Following the attack on the buildings at around 9pm on Sunday evening, Inspector Mel Christie issued a warning that the attack would not go unpunished.
Since then, our teams have been following up a number of lines of enquiry.
And as a result of those enquiries, today a 15-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of four counts of criminal damage and one of attempted burglary.
He remains in custody, helping us with our enquiries.
Insp Christie added: “I am confident we will find all those responsible.
“To help reassure the public, we will have additional officers in the area and I would urge anyone with information or concerns to come and speak to us.
“I also want to appeal to parents to make sure that they know where their children are and what they are doing – particularly over half term.
“This is not acceptable behaviour and if your child gets involved in damaging other people’s property, you can expect a visit from my team.”
If you have information you think could assist us, please call 101, quoting incident numbers 16/110803/18 or 16/110821/18.
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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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Notice of Road Closure


Junction of Freeman Street/Wellington Street now open. Thank you for your patience. 


 

 



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Notice of Road Closure


Please be aware that there's a Road Traffic Collision on the junction of Freeman Street and Wellington Street and the surrounding roads will be closed my police. If you need access, please bare with us and thank you for you patience. 



 

 



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Crime Prevention Advice

Good morning from Grimsby East (Team 4) If you need some crime prevention advice, don't hesitate to call 101. Alternatively, pop by your local neighbourhood police station and someone will be there to talk. Hamilton Street, Grimsby or Prince's Road, Cleethorpes. 




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Can you help?


A man and a woman have allegedly been assaulted by another man on a Grimsby street.

The couple were walking along Eastgate on the morning of Friday 5 October when the incident happened.

The two victims were allegedly assaulted by the suspect following a verbal exchange.

The woman received minor injuries but the man was taken to hospital with bruising to his eye socket and right side of his face, and a swelling to his brain.

Did you see what happened? Have you any information?

Contact us quoting reference 16/105011/18. 

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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.

More photographs are available on request. 

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Community Safety News


Good morning all,

Your local community officer PCSO 7892 BROUGHTON out in the rain patrolling Freeman Street area. He will be at Freeman Street Market today dropping in and around if you need any advice or see him about. The local East Marsh councillors will also be present at the Market. 




 
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