A week on from when we Humberside Police last reported the arrests of five youths in connection with more than 20 different offences on Orchard Park, another five have been arrested in north Hull in connection with a variety of further offences.

The teenagers who are aged between 15 and 17 years old were arrested in the Orchard Park, Greenwood, and University ward areas. They were in relation to theft, robbery, assault, and breach of bail. 

Since Tuesday 22 January 2019, we’ve only received 13 reports in total involving people under 18-years-old in these three wards area. 

And following previous reports about groups of children throwing things at buses, we haven’t received one report about criminal damage against buses for nearly a fortnight. 

Hull Neighbourhoods Chief Inspector Lee Edwards said: “My officers have always been in the areas of north Hull where they’re needed the most, and they always will be. It’s part of the everyday work we do. 

“Recently there has been a spotlight on Orchard Park, and we’ve spoken to residents living there about their concerns about a small group of mainly lads who were intent on causing trouble.

“Some people have been telling us that they’re worried about going out at night and that they don’t feel safe going to certain parts of the estate. 

“I want to reassure them that our patrols have increased in those areas that have been pointed out to us, and we’ll continue to be there. 

“Some other people have told us that they’re happy with what we’re doing where they live, and about our presence on the streets. I’m pleased about that but we want to know the full picture and therefore want people to keep telling us what’s happening. 

“When comparing December 2017 with last month, the overall number of reports of antisocial behaviour in north Hull in involving youths or children is down from 35 in 2017 to 21 in December 2018. 

“That’s a positive thing but we need people to keep talking with us and letting us know what they’re worried about so we can act on it. And we will.

“We do make arrests when we need to, but we also have other avenues to pursue when it comes to dealing with youths. 

“We work in schools, with families and communities to provide options for these kids to prevent them from going down the wrong path and getting involved in criminal behaviour. 

“This is our city as much as yours, and we want to make it and keep it safe for all of us.”

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