Could your organisation become a welcoming space this winter

Local businesses, community and faith organisations are being encouraged to step forward to offer ‘welcoming spaces’ to support local people during the winter months and rising cost of living.

A welcoming space is a place of connection in the community, such as a community centre, library, or place of faith, where people can meet, […]

Tunstall Fireworks Incidents

On the 31/10/23 from 7pm to 8:30pm Staffordshire Police received a number of calls for service, reporting a large group of masked males causing criminal damage and setting off large fireworks. A number of business premises were directly targeted by these males. The first incident the group threw house bricks through the window of […]

Antisocial Behaviour, Sandyford McDonald’s

Staffordshire Police are reporting that recently teenager’s have been causing antisocial behaviour in McDonald’s on Sandyford High Street.

The Police are working with McDonald’s and will not tolerate this sort of behaviour and names have been taken. McDonald’s have issued banning letter’s to the teenager’s involved and they are not welcome in their restaurant […]

Tell-tail signs of ATM fraud

It’s a good idea to scan the area around ATMs before you use them. Be aware of anyone standing close by and always check the machine to see if it’s been tampered with before you use it.

Tell-tale signs of ATM fraud

Things to look out for are devices attached to the machine – […]

Stolen Number Plates

Staffordshire Police are appealing for information regarding the theft of a front number plate outside the side door of Tunstall market on Butterfield Place. The car was parked by the steps which is a very busy area, between 10am and 11am yesterday the 20th October.

If anyone has any information please ring the […]

Operation Sparkler Event

Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue will be holding a community event at Tesco, Clough Street, Hanley , ST1 4LS starting at 9am on Saturday 21st October 2023.

Bonfire Night is close approaching and as part of Operation Sparkler; local officers from Staffordshire Police and staff from Staffordshire Fire and Rescue will […]

Out of Control Dogs: What Does it Mean?

Staffordshire Police say letting a dog be ‘dangerously’ out of control is against the law, no matter where! Besides a dog owner’s home, the rules also apply at:

Any public place (e.g. a children’s playground or park). Private areas, such as at a neighbour’s home or garden.

UK law considers a dog as ‘dangerously […]

Trick or Treating Advice

Staffordshire Police want you to enjoy Halloween, but remember, not everyone wants to take part!

Here’s a few things to remember when you’re out this Halloween.

• If you’re going trick or treating, make sure you go with an adult and your parent or carer knows where you’re going and when to expect you […]

Scammer Awareness “Important To Read”

Staffordshire Police say “Beware of Scams“

If you’ve been called out of the blue or get a text offering to help you get your cost of living or energy payments down, it’s likely to be a scam attempting to get your bank details.

You can protect yourself with this quick three-step check:

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Boy Car Racers, Reginald Mitchell Way Sandyford

Staffordshire Police are reporting that recently Reginald Mitchell Way has been used as a race track late at night. Now officers have taken action against those driving in an anti-social way on the stretch of road which links Sandyford to Tunstall. Officers attended the location and car registrations were taken and several warning letters […]