Police operation launched in seaside town to tackle 'problem hotspots'

A new police operation has been launched to tackle "problem hotspots".

Arun Police said that Operation Sonar will focus on addressing long-term problems in Littlehampton and find solutions.

More resources have are being sent to certain areas of the town where problems arise more frequently, they said.

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A spokesman for Arun Police said: "Police, alongside partners, have been stepping up their work to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in Littlehampton.

"Officers from our Neighbourhood Policing Team alongside Arun District Council’s Community Safety Team have listened to the communities’ concerns and provided extra resources to problem hotspots in response.

"Operation Sonar has since been launched, which is an initiative dedicated to understanding the challenges faced by the local community, working with them and partners to find sustainable and long-term solutions surrounding anti-social behaviour and violent crime, specifically in the town centre.

"Meetings have taken place alongside the district council, Change Grow Live, Littlehampton Town Council, Sainsbury’s, and Turning Tides to tackle the issues in the High Street and surrounding roads."