Isle of Wight police step up Halloween patrols for antisocial behaviour

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 1 Nov, 09:04 · Archive

Isle of Wight police increased patrols over Halloween to tackle antisocial behaviour and underage drinking.

Isle of Wight police increased patrols across the island over Halloween to tackle antisocial behaviour. The West Wight Neighbourhoods Team carried out operations in Newport, Cowes and East Cowes, conducting stop searches under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. Officers focused on incidents involving vehicles and young people, with a spokesperson saying that patrols and engagement with residents help understand local issues and inform future enforcement.

Newport saw significant numbers of young people during Halloween. Police encountered some who were heavily intoxicated, raising welfare concerns about their age and ability to appreciate alcohol's effects. One young person was arrested and taken home, while others were also returned home safely by officers. Police community support officers confiscated a quantity of alcohol.

Police expressed concern about where the alcohol came from, believing it had either been purchased for underage individuals or may have been stolen. A spokesperson noted that the vast majority of young people enjoyed their evening responsibly. Police urged parents to check their children's plans, who they would be with and how they would get home.

How it is being reported

• Youth arrested as police tackle underage drinking and seize alcohol on HalloweenIsle of Wight police encountered some young people who were heavily intoxicated on Halloween.IW County Press · 1 Nov, 08:45
• Police step up Halloween patrols to tackle antisocial behaviourIsle of Wight police are stepping up patrols to tackle antisocial behaviour this Halloween weekend.Isle of Wight County Press · 31 Oct, 12:38

In this story: Isle of Wight · Newport · Cowes · East Cowes · West Wight Neighbourhoods Team · Isle of Wight police

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