A team of specialist search trained
Officers conducted open land searches in Hale Park, Hale Cheshire, on Tuesday, 3
October 2017. Local Policing Officers have been joined by Matrix Officers in
this latest crackdown on firearms. While the search is ongoing, local residents
are being spoken to by PCSTOs who reassured the community and requested
intelligence about firearms. Inspector Andy Wignall said:- "This operation
is another example of our commitment to reducing gun crime on Merseyside. We are
conducting open land searches in Hale Park, Cheshire and we will continue to
carry out searches such as this to make our streets safer. Information from our
communities is vital. If anyone has any information about guns, or where they
are being stored, I would urge them to contact us so that we can make our
streets safer. We understand that people can be fearful of coming forward, but
if you do not want to speak directly to Police, please use the independent
charity Crimestoppers, which is free and completely anonymous. You can make a
real difference to your communities by telling us what you know, and we promise
to act on all information provided." Anyone with information is
urged to contact our 'Gun Crime Hotline' on:- 0800 230 0600 or
leave information anonymously and for free with Crimestoppers on:- 0800 555 111.
You can also use their
online form anonymously.
