Domestic Violence is a crime-
Domestic violence is any incident of threatening behaviour or violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults aged 18 and over who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender. The primary role of the police is to prevent and detect crimes that have been committed. No-one should be subjected to any form of domestic abuse. Please remember you are not alone and we are here to listen, provide help and take firm legal action to bring offenders before the courts.
Protecting your identity-
Your identity and personal information are valuable. Criminals can find out your personal details and use them to open bank accounts and get credit cards, loans, state benefits and documents such as passports and driving licences in your name. Don’t throw away any documents containing your details – Destroy them by shredding or at least cutting them up. Utility bills are often used to ‘prove’ identity so destroy them when no longer needed. Be aware that unsolicited mail (offers of loans, credit cards, insurance etc) can contain your details – sometimes even your date of birth. Check your bank & credit card statements for anything irregular. If you think you have become a victim of identity theft contact whoever provided the account involved immediately.
On the 23rd of August a male was detained and arrested by Police Officers for shop lifting at a store in Penrith. The male was later charged for the offence and will appear in court.
On the 22nd of August a male was detained at a store in Penrith after he was found to be shop lifting. He was arrested and charged for the offence. This arrest came following information from store staff and the offender being detained at the store by its staff.
Arrests have also been made in Penrith following incidents of anti social behaviour. Most of the arrests follow alcohol fuelled drinking sessions in the town. Police Officers have the power to issue dispersal notices to anyone who is causing a nuisance in the town; the dispersal notices can prevent you from entering the town for a 12 hour period.
If you are planning a night out in Penrith please don’t end it with us.