Inspector Muz Kernain, Greater Manchester Police
Oldham Council and the Failsworth and Hollinwood Neighbourhood Policing Team joined forces with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service and housing providers in February to clean-up the area and crackdown on crime.
Police started the day by carrying out two warrants resulting in two arrests and drugs and cash seizures.
Officers from the Challenge and Support Team carried out truancy sweeps throughout the day. Twenty young people were caught truanting and were escorted back to school.
Community walkabouts and clean-ups were carried out throughout the day with residents, Oldham Council and housing providers, including First Choice Homes Oldham (FCHO). This gave residents the opportunity to highlight areas that need improving and raise any issues they have with crime and antisocial behaviour in their neighbourhood.
Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service were stationed at Netto on Hollins Road, along with officers from the Failsworth and Hollinwood Neighbourhood Policing Team, giving shoppers the chance to pick up crime prevention and safety advice with their groceries.
The day of action continued with visits by police, Oldham Council, fire and immigration officers to licensed premises and takeaways across the Hollinwood area.
FCHO also cleared 1.5 tonnes of unwanted household items during the kerbside collection.
Let us know what you think about the day of action. Would you like to see more activity like this in your neighbourhood?
Inspector Muz Kernain, Greater Manchester Police
Neighbourhood Inspector, Failsworth and Hollinwood Neighbourhood Policing Team
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