A NUMBER of special police operations took place around Hipperholme.

As part of National Specials Weekend, the Force’s Special Constabulary carried out operations that addressed issues around anti-social behaviour. Up to 10 specials worked in the Lower Valley area and were involved in high visibility foot patrols to tackle offences related to anti-social behaviour and gather intelligence. During the event, a vehicle, believed to have been involved in a number of wildlife crimes and off-road offences in Hipperholme and the Shibden Valley, was seized by officers. Enquiries are continuing.