Thank you and we remain prepared – A message from Warwickshire Police

This statement was first published on Warwickshire Police's website on Thursday 8 August 2024.

Warwickshire Police's Assistant Chief Constable has expressed his thanks as the force continues to respond to potential disorder in the wake of the ongoing period of national unrest.

Disinformation and fake news have driven disorder in small pockets across the county, and we remain supportive of the national response - violence and disorder or hate crime will never be tolerated and offenders will be arrested and brought to justice swiftly, named and shared widely.

We have a robust plan in place to deal with any disorder with specially-trained officers equipped to respond quickly and intervene early if required.

Recognising the importance of visibility, reassurance and prevention, we continue to have additional patrols along with our Safer Neighbourhood Teams across the county.

Assistant Chief Constable, Ben Smith said: "We are grateful to everyone who has reached out to us with information, concerns, or messages of support.

"We continue to work closely with our partner agencies and communities across the county to keep our residents safe during this national period of unrest.

"We recognise that it is a challenging time, but take great pride in the fact that many of our communities are supporting one another, standing side by side alongside their friends and neighbours, against those trying to create division.

"It continues to be 'business as usual' here in Warwickshire, but we remain part of a wider national policing operation and are prepared to respond locally if necessary.

"Violence and disorder or hate crime will never be tolerated - there is no place for hate in our society, and policing as a whole will do its utmost in supporting you and keeping you safe.

"Anyone with concerns or information is urged to come forward and report it so that we can best protect the public."

If you are concerned or have information that may assist, please speak to your Safer Neighbourhood Team (See who to contact for your neighbourhood via Your area | Warwickshire Police) or report information to Warwickshire Police online or via 999 in an emergency.

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