Following the success of deployments in the run up to Christmas 2023, Operation Night Safe will continue into 2024 to help keep people safe and tackle anti-social behaviour in Selby’s night-time economy.
The operation launched at the start of December 2023 and analysis shows that there was fewer violent incidents recorded during this month in Selby compared to the same time period in 2022.
The deployment involves police officers and town safety officers carrying out high visibility patrols in prominent areas in the town centre. The team work together to ensure that members of the public know how to keep themselves safe after dark. Communi-tea Venue on Abbey Walk will continue to act as a hub for the patrols and will be used as a safe place for anyone who requires assistance.
Licensee’s in the town centre have praised the initiative and have welcomed the extension of further deployments this year as it provides reassurance to people who use the night time economy.
Inspector Martin Wedgwood from North Yorkshire Police commented:
It’s encouraging to see that the enhanced deployments in the town centre after dark are having a positive impact. Selby is a safe and enjoyable place for residents and visitors and the aim of Operation Night Safe is to ensure that this remains so.
Stef Griffin from the Communi-tea commented:
The Big Communi-tea are proud to partner with North Yorkshire Police on Operation Night Safe. We are pleased to hear that the results have been impactive in Selby and are delighted to assist in keeping the local community safe.
Carl Nickson, Managing Director of the Eboracum Group who provide the Town Safety Officers added:
It is a privilege to be able to be a key partner in keeping people safe in Selby.We are building on the work carried out in December and look forward to the well-received and continued collaboration.