Police operation in Colchester leads to two arrests and licensing breaches

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 29 Oct, 23:45 · Archive

Two people were arrested during a night-time policing operation in Colchester, and two shops were found selling alcohol to underage cadets.

Two people were arrested during a night-time operation in Colchester's city centre on Friday, October 23, aimed at keeping people safe in the night-time economy. One man was arrested after being identified as wanted, whilst another was arrested for breach of the peace and assaulting a police officer.

The operation involved Essex Police's city centre team, licensing officers, council staff, the community safety team and zone wardens. The teams patrolled visibly, visited licensed premises and approached people who appeared vulnerable or needed support.

Police cadets took part in test purchasing at businesses selling alcohol. Two shops failed the tests by selling alcohol to underage cadets. Colchester Council licensing officers and Essex Police's licensing team will take further action against those businesses.

Throughout the evening, officers and partners carried out hotspot patrols, conducted licensing and safeguarding checks, and checked venues' awareness of the Ask for Angela scheme, which helps people in distress at venues.

Sergeant Michael Kearley of the Colchester city centre team said the operation highlighted 'the strength of partnership working'. He added that protecting vulnerable people, particularly women and girls, remains a key priority.

Police operation in Colchester leads to two arrests and licensing breaches — Image: Brentwood Guardian

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Two arrested and shops caught selling alcohol to underage cadetsTwo people have been arrested after a night-time Colchester operation as well as shops caught selling alcohol to underage cadets.Brentwood Guardian · 29 Oct, 16:42
Two arrested and shops caught selling alcohol to underage cadetsTwo people have been arrested after a night-time Colchester operation as well as shops caught selling alcohol to underage cadets.Colchester Gazette · 29 Oct, 16:42
Two arrested and shops caught selling alcohol to underage cadetsTwo people have been arrested after a night-time Colchester operation as well as shops caught selling alcohol to underage cadets.Echo (Basildon) · 29 Oct, 16:42

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