Stay safe this Hallowe’en

Cheshire police want everyone to feel safe and enjoy Hallowe’en this year and to reassure the community there will again be an increased officer presence across the county.

However, this time the Youth Advisory Group will help make sure the balance of providing reassurance and keeping young people safe and on the correct side of the law is right.

There are double sided leaflets on Cheshire Police website – that residents can download, print out and put in the windows of their home – to let trick or treaters know they are ok to knock – or, if they prefer, to be left in peace.

Superintendent Richard Rees, who is leading on the policing operation said: “We understand the impact Hallowe’en can have on those who dread this time of year and the unwanted attention it brings. It can leave them feeling vulnerable and scared. We’ve been making sure that young people in our community are aware that sometimes, however unintentional their actions may be, they may be perceived by those who are vulnerable as concerning, or even upsetting. We’ve been spending time educating young people by visiting them in schools and talking to them while out and about in the community so that they can enjoy their hallowe’en safely, and without inadvertently impacting on others. If there is any intentional anti-social behaviour we will take action.”

Anyone who believes they have been a victim of crime or suffered from anti-social behaviour over the Hallowe’en period do not hesitate in reporting it to Cheshire police via general enquiries for on the website or by phoning 101. For emergencies always phone 999.

Link to Hallowe’en leaflet: https://www.cheshire.police.uk/media/102059/halloween-yes-and-no-a5-flyers-2016.pdf