Inspector reveals what Wrexham officers dealt with on Thursday

On Friday morning Inspector Luke Hughes, who leads the team, has shared details of some of the tasks his officers dealt with in the preceding 24 hours.

He summarised: "59 calls for service in the last 24 hours - nine of those required an immediate blue light response.

"21 required non-urgent response, but desirable within an hour of the call being received.

"The rest will be picked up by the neighbourhood team or desk based enquiry officers across the force."

Here are some of the incidents officers were called to: 

8.47am - first of three call from large town centre retailers. Insp Hughes explained: "It appears that between 5pm and 8pm on the 29th June, most have been visited by an organised group of what are likely to be offenders from out of the area. They have systematically entered the store, made their way to the alcohol section, in particular spirits, before selecting and stealing a significant number of bottles. Officers will attend today and collate the CCTV footage and record statements; it is highly likely they have been active across the region."

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10.10am – criminal damage reported to windows at an office near to the town centre. Insp Hughes added: "CCTV review will be undertaken, no suggestion of any attempt to gain entry, just pointless and frustrating damage."

11.07am – report of a heated argument taking place near to queen square – officers are nearby and attend. Insp Hughes said: "If you don’t like someone, just ignore them, no need to involve others in your quarrels." 

11.26am – another report of damage at a location not far from the first, possible it is the same offender who has committed both. Officers will try to link, again no entry gained.

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11.59am – offender detained after foot chase. Insp Hughes said: "One officer falls and receives some nasty cuts to his hand – true commitment as he gets up and continues, the male then detained."

4.24pm – drunk male causing issues in licensed premises – officers attend and escort him away ensuring all is calm.

4.46pm – male calls on 999 asking for the phone number to the hospital.

7.06pm – Collision in Stansty Road near to Crispin lane – two vehicles have come together. Insp Hughes said: "Officers attend - priority is injury, which is confirmed as minor. Road closed for short time whilst details taken and vehicles recovered." 

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8.53pm – intoxicated male asleep on a bus – officers attend and remove.

9pm – report of a lurking male causing a little concern, officers attend – no one located.

10.25pm – assist with medical emergency – resolved on arrival.

0.51am – concern for safety / missing person – located safe and well.

3am – wanted male located in a bush.