THE future of a town centre police station is under review, police chiefs have said.

Police bosses told the Leader how the force is currently looking at options with regards to the future of the building on King Street, which has become ‘far too big’ for their needs in the 50 years it has been in the town centre.

North Wales Police and Crime Commissioner Arfon Jones said that eventually, Mold could be a home to a smaller town centre station – similar to that currently being built, and close to completion, at the library in Wrexham.

He said: "There will always be a police presence in Mold because of the size of the town, it is what it deserves and needs.

"The current building in Mold will come under review because it is too big for what is needed.

"We could be looking at a similar model to the new station in Wrexham town centre."

Speaking to the Leader, South Flintshire’s Police Inspector Steven Owens, who is based at the station, said it would be important for the town to retain a police presence ‘by whatever means’ should the station be closed.

He suggested that they could potentially follow suit with the Llay development and have a smaller unit in the town.

Chief Constable Carl Foulkes said: "The current occupancy in Mold station is a lot lower than it used to be, it's an old building. We definitely need to have something in the town though because of the size of it, and it keeps growing with new developments.

"I agree with the crime commissioner that it is really important that we retain a full presence in Mold."

Stephen Roberts, head of facilities for North Wales Police, said: “The station is nearly 50 years old and needs considerable investment.

“However, it is early days in terms of options and the matter would be subject to a detailed business case and any decision would have to be approved by the Police and Crime Commissioner, who has responsibility for the police estate.”