Suffolk Police received 490 calls during Halloween period

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 15:37 · Archive

Suffolk Police received 490 calls between 5pm on 31 October and 5am on 1 November, including 296 emergency calls.

Suffolk Police received 490 incoming calls during the 12-hour Halloween period from 5pm on Saturday 31 October to 5am on Sunday 1 November, of which 296 were emergency 999 calls. This represented an increase from the previous week, when the force received 428 calls during the same period, with 255 of those being emergency calls.

During Halloween patrols, police were called to a fight in Haverhill town centre that resulted in a man being arrested on suspicion of assault. Officers also provided first aid to two people described as being 'worse for wear through alcohol' before an ambulance arrived.

Ahead of Halloween, Suffolk Police had deployed additional patrols and urged people celebrating across the county to behave responsibly. During their patrols, officers met families and spoke with young people while handing out sweets to trick-or-treaters. Police encouraged parents to accompany younger children while trick-or-treating and asked people to respect households not participating in the celebrations.

How it is being reported

• Suffolk police reveal the number of 999 calls made on HalloweenThe number of calls received by Suffolk Police during Halloween this year has been revealed.Ipswich Star · 2 Nov, 14:53
• Suffolk police reveal the number of 999 calls made on HalloweenThe number of calls received by Suffolk Police during Halloween this year has been revealed.East Anglian Daily Times · 2 Nov, 14:53

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