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Devon and Cornwall Police have confirmed that this holiday weekend has been quieter than originally anticipated, but tonight is expected to be a busy night for officers.
Police incidents were expected to increase over the weekend (August 30), so bosses made sure staffing levels were high to cope with the influx of crime.
Devon and Cornwall Police Force Incident Manager (FIM) John Shuttleworth said: “It hasn’t been as bad as we expected, but I don’t want to talk too soon. [of calls] It’s not as much as we think it might be, which is good. We have additional staff working. ”
Despite this, the occurrences are expected to improve tonight (Aug 30), and a Plymouth resident confirmed: ” [the Barbican] he was hectic around and a lot of cops around. He’s going to be very busy. “
Insp Shuttleworth is one of two control room FIMS working during the bank holiday, as the force hires additional staff in preparation for a backlog of calls and backlog.
However, so far, the weekend has been nothing out of the ordinary.
In June, after pubs reopened, PlymouthLive reported on the Barbican “craze” as crowds flocked to bars and restaurants.
Police faced one night of incidents of disorder and antisocial behavior, saying they were all related to alcohol.
Police said they were called in to deal with drunken youth who “wreak havoc” at the Hoe, people who fight at the Barbican and others who urinate in the alleys.
(Image: Carl Eve)
Last week, at least 11 teens, ages 18 to 19, mostly from the city, tested positive for COVID-19 after returning from a trip abroad.
The group went out to bars and restaurants in Plymouth at night before learning they had the virus.
With the holiday weekend in full swing, Plymouth City Council and its partners have stepped up reminders to stay safe and follow instructions.
The city’s public health director, Dr. Ruth Harrell, said: “We are in contact with all pubs and bars in the city to remind them of their front-line role in stopping the spread of this virus. They need to help us protect the city. But she also needs everyone to help.
“If you think you’ve been in contact with someone who tested positive, you should stay home. If you have any symptoms, get tested and isolate yourself. There are no two ways around it.”
If you plan to go out:
Do
- Try to maintain social distancing at all times, two meters if you can and certainly no closer than one meter
- Avoid crowded places, close contact, and tight spaces.
- Wear a face cover where needed
- Wash your hands as often as possible, with soap or hand sanitizer.
- Get tested if you have symptoms
- Isolate yourself if you think you have been in contact with someone who may have been infected
Not
- Get out if you have any symptoms, no matter how mild
- Ignore a persistent cough or loss of sense of smell
- Stay in one place if you think it is too crowded – get out
- Be accommodating
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