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On the beat in Hull city centre

Community policing has always been an integral part of policing to ensure our communities remain safe. Over the past six months, our neighbourhood teams have invested a considerable amount of time and effort to stamp out crime and challenge anyone that threatens to harm our area. Key figures in our community team based at Osborne Street Police Station in Hull, PCSO Tony Walgate and Sergeant Ashley Haigh took the time out of their day…

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July 10, 2022

Community and Services

Detective Inspector issues advice after £2,638,323 lost to pet fraud

Throughout the global pandemic, nationally we saw a huge rise in the number of people purchasing pets. Action Fraud reported that £2,638,323 was lost by prospective pet owners in 2020/21 making online deposits. As the trend continues and people look to a pet, Detective Inspector Ben Robinson is urging people to remain vigilant around the risks of pet fraud. Detective Inspector Ben Robinson said: “Throughout the pandemic, opportunistic fraudsters took advantage of unsuspecting victims and…

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November 16, 2021

Schools and Education

Advice to get you through Freshers’ Week

A huge welcome to everyone beginning their journey at the University of Hull this year. We hope you are settling in and looking forward to what Hull has to offer, starting with Fresher’s week! Fresher’s week should be such an exciting time – you’re living independently, you’re making new friends and ready to embark on a new chapter. However, it’s important to take measures to keep yourself, others, your home, and belongings safe from…

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September 23, 2021