Three
in Court over allegations of inciting disorder via social networking
sites
Three people appeared in Cheshire Courts this morning (11 August
2011) charged in connection with allegations of inciting public
disorder through postings on social networking sites.
Two men - a 24 year old from Runcorn, and a 22 year old from
Warrington - appeared before Halton Magistrates Court. A 16 year
old male from Macclesfield appeared before Macclesfield
Magistrates Court. All 3 were charged during the course of Wednesday
evening, and have been remanded in police custody for court.
The arrests follow a robust approach by Cheshire Police to any
individuals suspected of promoting criminality via social networking
sites. As part of the approach a number of young people have
received police advice in the presence of their parents around
postings on their social networking sites, or messages forwarded
onwards via social media.
Once again, there were no incidents of significant disorder
in Cheshire overnight.
Cheshire Police are continuing to thank the communities of
Cheshire for the support offered and the information put
forward.
JANE THIRSK
Watch Officer
Cheshire Police
Macclesfield Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6371
Police non-emergency number: 101
No disorder in Cheshire
As of lunchtime today (Wednesday 10th August 2011), there have
been no significant incidents of public disorder in Cheshire.
Police have maintained a high visibility presence within communities,
and any offences have been robustly dealt with.
Eight people
have been arrested on suspicion of inciting public disorder following
postings on social networking sites. Two further arrests have
been made in connection with anti-social behaviour. A number of
young people have been spoken to with their parents, and advice
given regarding entries on social networking sites, or comments
passed via Twitter. Police will continue to monitor on line activity,
and call to account anyone who appears to be promoting criminality.
During the last 24 hours police have seen an increase in the number
of calls from members of the public. The majority of calls relate
to postings on social networking sites which cause local people
concern. All calls are being followed up, and some have led directly
to arrests.
Cheshire Police has provided support to the Metropolitan
Police and Greater Manchester Police, and a number of officers
are assisting in those areas. In addition to this, many officers
have had their rest days cancelled and are working extra hours
to ensure that the communities of Cheshire continue to enjoy
the high level of service expected from their local police teams.
As part of joint work with partner agencies, advice is available
to local retailers and businesses by police, fire, and council
staff. In addition to this, police would like to thank local
employers who have released members of the Special Constabulary
from their daily jobs, in order to volunteer their services alongside
those of their regular police colleagues.
Finally, Cheshire Police
would like to thank the communities of Cheshire for the information
they have provided which has assisted the Constabulary in taking
action, and for their support of officers as they go about their
duties.
JANE THIRSK
Watch Officer
Cheshire Police
Macclesfield Neighbourhood Policing Team 0845 458 6371
Police non-emergency number: 101
Other Homewatch pages of current relevance: Briefs (recent
crimes in the Macclesfield Division including Bollington, Kerridge
and Pott Shrigley).
If you haven't looked at the homewatch pages before we recommend
looking at the homewatch home page.
