Labour pledges police patrols in towns to tackle 'shocking rise' in antisocial behaviour
manchestereveningnews.co.ukNeighbourhood police would patrol town centres with new powers to act against repeat antisocial behaviour offenders if Labour wins power.
The party has set out plans to tackle a 'shocking rise' in antisocial behaviour blighting high streets up and down the country.
The proposals include mandatory antisocial behaviour cops in every local area. It comes as recorded instances of criminal damage to shops, schools, leisure centres and businesses have increased by more than 30 per cent over the past year, Labour analysis found. READ MORE It's the shabby gateway to the city centre...but the face of Manchester's notorious crime street is changing Labour has pledged to introduce 'respect orders' which would create a new criminal offence for repeat adult antisocial behaviour offenders.
Police and courts would be able to take rapid enforcement action under the plans. Nearly a quarter of criminal damage and arson offenders reoffend, as do more than a third of public order offenders, Labour said, citing the latest figures.
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