Great result thanks to north Worcestershire detectives and our partners in South Australia to convict an online paedophile who preyed on children in Redditch ⚖️ ⬇️

A drug dealer who was selling heroin and crack cocaine into Redditch has been given a two-year custodial sentence. Shahfaqat Ali, 20, of Prospect Road North, Redditch was found guilty at Worcester Crown Court on Thursday 6 June. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/SADCx

A Redditch man who groomed a child online has been sentenced to three years following an investigation by West Mercia Police. Umar Dawood, 36, of Evesham Road pled guilty at Worcester Crown Court to three charges on Monday 10 June. Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/XK0Yk

Officers will be in Redditch this evening (Friday 21 June) to offer reassurance to the public following an incident where someone was stabbed outside the Park Inn public house on Friday 14 June. Find out more: orlo.uk/QBeGR

DROP-IN SURGERY - REDDITCH LIBRARY | Your Safer Neighbourhood Team will be available at the library between 11am and 1pm on the dates below during the rest of June: ⭐ Saturday 22nd ⭐ Tuesday 25th ⭐ Saturday 29th Please come a along and discuss any concerns you may have.

DROP-IN SURGERY - REDDITCH LIBRARY | Your Safer Neighbourhood Team will be available at the library between 11am and 1pm on the dates below during the rest of June: ⭐ Tuesday 25th ⭐ Saturday 29th Please come a along and discuss any concerns you may have.

A man has been charged with four counts of theft from a store in Redditch following an arrest made at the train station yesterday. Renaldo Samuel, 41, of Anita Croft, Birmingham was bailed with conditions until a first hearing at Worcester Magistrates’ Court on September 3.

Next week we are hosting PACT a number of events, including the following PACT meetings: ⭐ Monday 1st July 2024 (7pm to 8pm) at REDI Centre, South Street, Reddith ⭐ Wednesday 10th July we will be at Oakenshaw Community Centre, Castleditch Lane, Redditch from 7pm - 8pm

Just a reminder today we will be at The Village Hall, Heathfield Road, Redditch, B97 5SQ for our PACT Meeting starting at 6pm until 7pm. This is your chance to meet your local team, discuss any concerns you may have, or just come and say hello! 👋

A man, 28, and a woman, 35, have been arrested for drug supply offences following a search warrant under the Firearms Act in Redditch this morning. The arrests follow an armed police operation in Evesham Road area just after 9.40am. There is no ongoing threat to the public.

WARRANT | Three warrants linked to county lines drug dealing were executed in Redditch this morning (Tuesday 23 July) in ongoing efforts to tackle the supply of illegal drugs in the town. To read the full release, visit our website ➡️ orlo.uk/9Eqej

Three men have been charged with drug dealing offences following a series of warrants executed in Redditch yesterday (Tuesday). All three were remanded and due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court today (Wednesday). Read more ➡️ orlo.uk/W6vlx

ASTWOOD BANK | Just a reminder that later today we will be at The Church Hall, 16 Church Road, Astwood Bank, Redditch, B96 6EH for our PACT Meeting starting at 6pm until 7pm.

Heading out for exercise or a walk? Come across a location which is poorly lit or where you feel unsafe? 🏃 Visit orlo.uk/zZe7F make a report. 📱 ❗ Please note: StreetSafe is not for reporting crimes. Use 101 or 999

DROP-IN SESSIONS | AUGUST Meet with one of our Safer Neighbourhood Team officers to discuss any of your concerns every Tuesday or Saturday in August. 📍 Redditch Library, 15 Market Place B98 8AR 🕑 2.30-4.30pm 📅 Every Tuesday and Saturday We look forward to seeing you.

DROP-IN SESSIONS | AUGUST Meet with one of our Safer Neighbourhood Team officers to discuss any of your concerns every Tuesday or Saturday in August. 📍 Redditch Library, 15 Market Place B98 8AR 🕑 2.30-4.30pm 📅 Every Tuesday and Saturday We look forward to seeing you.

DROP-IN SESSIONS | AUGUST Meet with one of our Safer Neighbourhood Team officers to discuss any of your concerns every Tuesday or Saturday in August. 📍 Redditch Library, 15 Market Place B98 8AR 🕑 2.30-4.30pm 📅 Every Tuesday and Saturday We look forward to seeing you.

Last Sunday, our Redditch Police Officers, PC Jeffrey and PCSO Preston, Gore, and Hussain, had a fantastic time at Willow Trees Community Centre in Churchill where they engaged with the local community, offering valuable safety advice and handing out gifts.