Police in Ripon are currently investigating a number of offences as the city’s residents continue to call for more action to keep crime under control.
Back in February we reported that North Yorkshire’s then Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, Julia Mulligan, had told the city council that the police “took their eye off the ball” and something would be done to tackle the spate of violent incidents during lockdown.
YorkMix Radio did an extensive interview on the subject at the time when Inspector Langley took over.
The police did manage to calm the situation in February after directing more resources to the city but they are now dealing with another wave of incidents and have asked for the publics help, particually with CCTV footage.
This is what they are currently looking into:
- On Friday, 13 August a 16-year-old boy was robbed at around 4.30pm on Bondgate Green Lane. Five people have been arrested on suspicion of committing this offence and are currently on conditional bail.
- Overnight between Tuesday, 17 August and Wednesday, 18 August a 16-year-old boy was chased by a group of other people believed to be around the same age. This is believed to have taken place around midnight in the Southgate area.
- Last night (18/19 August) there were two incidents which officers were called to. The first was around 10.20pm and took place on Bondgate and two men were arrested in connection with this. At around midnight there was a disturbance at a property on Mawson Lane and a 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
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Police say a small group of people are currently causing issues in the city.
Inspector Alex Langley, said: “Violence and anti-social behaviour will not be tolerated in Ripon and we are doing all we can to bring those responsible for the events over the past week to justice.
“We have stepped up patrols in the area but we also need your help. We would like to hear from anyone who has CCTV covering Bondgate, Southgate, Mawson Lane and surrounding areas – this could be from a traditional CCTV camera, a video doorbell or dash-cam footage.
“A number of arrests have been made already and I hope this goes someway to reassure the public.
Inspector Langley added: “I would like to thank those who have provided information already and continue to urge people to report any acts of anti-social behaviour or other crimes to police.”
Detective Superintendent Steve Thomas, said: “Following the success of local policing operations to reduce Anti-Social Behaviour in Ripon over recent months these latest incidents are disappointing.
“We are determined that this small group of individuals are held to account for behaviour that harms the quality of life for everyone else.
“Local residents will see an increase in police presence over the coming days and we want to reassure you that we will do everything necessary to tackle this isolated problem.”