MS' praise for Wrexham's new 'Cop Shop'

The new summer initiative from North Wales Police has seen the shop introduced in Wrexham town centre.

It has been set up to encourage people to pop in and share any concerns they may have with local officers there.

North Wales MS Sam Rowlands hopes residents will 'support the venture'.

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Mr Rowlands, a Welsh Conservative member of the Welsh Parliament, added: “I was delighted to hear about the opening of a new ‘Cop Shop’ in the centre of Wrexham last weekend.

“What a great idea to have a place where local people can drop in for a chat with local police officers and share their concerns.

PIC: Sam Rowlands MS

“As a keen supporter of the police I am happy to see a presence like this in a busy town centre and hope that residents will call in and support the venture.”

The new Cop Shop is based on Hope Street, opposite the new Job Centre and will be manned as often as it can be from midday to 5pm.

Wrexham town inspector Luke Hughes said the shop would be open as much as possible but would not compromise the ability of staff to attend incidents.

He said: “At present Wrexham Town (City) police station is situated opposite the Army Careers office and on top of the Library. It has been at this location since the old police tower was toppled.

“At that time we split the staff in the old station into two moving CID, CUSTODY and a lot of other departments to Llay. What now remain are your local Patrol officers, Neighbourhood officers and me.

PIC: Wrexham Inspector Luke Hughes.

“What you also now have is a little office / shop on Hope Street, next door to WHSmith and opposite the new Job Centre - this is a temporary arrangement for the summer; however, who knows what will happen if it works out.”