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Tonight we& #39;re bringing you live updates as we deal with breaches of #coronavirus laws around the West Midlands.
We& #39;ve got officers responding to your calls about house parties & other big gatherings, and checking that pubs & restaurants shut at 10pm.
Stay tuned...
We& #39;ve got officers responding to your calls about house parties & other big gatherings, and checking that pubs & restaurants shut at 10pm.
Stay tuned...
Here& #39;s the lowdown from last night& #39;s operation:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> We moved on around 450 people who were part of big gatherings.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> We moved on 250 people from an event at a hotel in #Birmingham.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> We got called to a snooker hall where people were being let in through the back after 10pm.
We& #39;re still tackling breaches by using engagement, explanation, and encouragement.
But we won& #39;t hesitate to use our powers to fine people who refuse to listen.
If you& #39;re not sure on the latest rules, here& #39;s what changed earlier this weekhttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Pfeil nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach unten"> https://www.gov.uk/government/news/coronavirus-covid-19-what-has-changed-22-september">https://www.gov.uk/governmen...
But we won& #39;t hesitate to use our powers to fine people who refuse to listen.
If you& #39;re not sure on the latest rules, here& #39;s what changed earlier this week
Sometimes we get asked why we& #39;re not focusing on other types of crime. We are. Tonight, we have 67 people in our custody. Their suspected crimes include:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> A child sex offence
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> Assault
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> Harassment
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> Theft
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> Money laundering
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> Threats to kill
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🔴" title="Roter Kreis" aria-label="Emoji: Roter Kreis"> Robbery
We’re just leaving the station to go to a call, but have stopped to speak to a woman who’s outside and is telling us she’s suffering #domesticabuse. This takes priority and we’re helping her now. Helping people in need is what we do.
If you need support to escape domestic abuse, visit our website. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Pfeil nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach unten"> https://west-midlands.police.uk/your-options/domestic-abuse">https://west-midlands.police.uk/your-opti...
We’ve stopped off near Dale End to help colleagues deal with a breach of the peace.
Now driving around Pigeon Park to check in on the bars, pubs and restaurants.
All good in the city centre. Lots of people wearing masks, and door staff giving us a wave.
Now driving around Pigeon Park to check in on the bars, pubs and restaurants.
All good in the city centre. Lots of people wearing masks, and door staff giving us a wave.
While we’ve got officers working to help stop the spread of #coronavirus, we’re not letting up in our fight against the crimes that do the most damage to communities. https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Pfeil nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach unten"> https://twitter.com/be_ntf/status/1309925290202869761">https://twitter.com/be_ntf/st...
We’ve just been chatting to staff at student accommodation, where 50 people were reportedly having a party last night.
No problems so far.
In Manchester, an outbreak of 127 cases among students has meant many more have to self-isolatehttps://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Pfeil nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach unten"> https://twitter.com/mancitycouncil/status/1309560900328845313">https://twitter.com/mancityco...
No problems so far.
In Manchester, an outbreak of 127 cases among students has meant many more have to self-isolate
Here’s a bit more detail on what we’re doing, and why. https://twitter.com/wmpolice/status/1309863546684149762">https://twitter.com/wmpolice/...
In Sparkbrook, a big group of people have been found at a meal following a wedding earlier.
They’ve been moved on, and the venue’s licence will be looked at.
We’ve had a word and people are making their way home now.
All very friendly.
Update: We& #39;ve just heard that this lady has revealed she& #39;s been the victim of some really serious crimes.
She& #39;s now safe and being helped by our Public Protection Unit. https://twitter.com/WMPolice/status/1309929910195159043?s=20">https://twitter.com/WMPolice/...
She& #39;s now safe and being helped by our Public Protection Unit. https://twitter.com/WMPolice/status/1309929910195159043?s=20">https://twitter.com/WMPolice/...
In #Birmingham, #Sandwell, #Solihull and #Wolverhampton, people who don& #39;t live together can& #39;t meet in homes/gardens, unless they’re in a support/childcare bubble.
This is what you can and can& #39;t do if you live in one of those four areas https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="⬇️" title="Pfeil nach unten" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach unten"> https://www.gov.uk/guidance/birmingham-sandwell-and-solihull-local-restrictions">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/...
Just a reminder that we& #39;re always out there tackling crime and working to make communities better places. https://twitter.com/ShirleyWMP/status/1309958464224014337">https://twitter.com/ShirleyWM...
We’ve called at student accommodation in #Birmingham again just to check all in order and staff tell us that our earlier advice has had a positive impact - good to know https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😁" title="Grinsendes Gesicht mit lächelnden Augen" aria-label="Emoji: Grinsendes Gesicht mit lächelnden Augen">
We’ve arrested a teenager for assaulting a police officer after we were called to a house party with 20-30 people in #Oscott
It’s simple - stay at home, stay safe.
It’s simple - stay at home, stay safe.
We’re just leaving a pub in Birmingham which was hosting a wedding party with DJ & around 60 guests.
Drinks were still being served when we walked in - two hours after the pub should have shut.
Guests left without issue, and licensing officers will decide on next steps.
Drinks were still being served when we walked in - two hours after the pub should have shut.
Guests left without issue, and licensing officers will decide on next steps.
We’ve directed around 550 people to leave premises at over 20 locations across the force tonight where #Covid regulations were being breached.
Eight premises will receive a visit from licensing officials for a licence review.
No fines have been issued but we will if we have to.
Eight premises will receive a visit from licensing officials for a licence review.
No fines have been issued but we will if we have to.
