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Latest news in Yorkshire: October 22, 2018 05:07:38 PM
It’s the time of year when the dark nights are drawing in, retailers are
stocking eerie Halloween decorations and sweets are at the ready for
trick or treaters. To mark the coming spooktacular festivities, South
Yorkshire Police together with South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue are
re-launching the annual Dark Nights campaign.
As fireworks go on sale ready for Bonfire Night, officers will be
providing important safety advice and offering reassurance to the public
over the coming weeks.
As part of this activity, officers will be speaking with local
communities to highlight the dangers, and potentially fatal harm that
can be caused through young people starting fires and playing with
fireworks. We will also be using the hard-hitting ‘Connor’s Story’ arson
campaign images and posters, and officers will be conducting extra
patrols to address issues relating to antisocial behaviour.
Force lead for antisocial behaviour, Superintendent Colin McFarlane, has
said: “Bonfire Night and Halloween are events celebrated by all ages and
whilst we want them to be enjoyed by all, it is important that members
of the public act both safely and responsibly.
“Our priority remains keeping everyone safe and we will be working with
our colleagues from South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue, to educate everyone
around the dangers of firework misuse and how issues or concerns around
Bonfire Night, Halloween and ‘mischief night’, can be reported.
“There are lots of safety precautions everyone can take to prevent
Halloween and Bonfire night from being remembered for all of the wrong
reasons. For example, please make sure that you don’t leave rubbish or
old furniture lying around – instead, store it securely behind a locked
gate or away from your home.
“You can also ensure your wheelie bin is off the street after collection
day and is secure within the boundary of your property. This will help
to prevent these items from being used for small fires, which could
spread quickly and put the lives of those you love most at risk.”
South Yorkshire Fire and Rescue’s, Group Manager Simon Dunker, said:
“Our firefighters often report seeing youngsters fleeing the scene of
fires around this time of year and, whilst we’re not suggesting all kids
are at fault, we know that young people often think they are invincible
and that setting fires is just a bit of fun.
“The reality is though that playing with fire can have serious
consequences that will stay with them forever. That is why it is for us
as parents, relatives, teachers, coaches, firefighters and police
officers to educate them around the consequences of deliberate fire
setting and other anti-social behaviour.
“Our ask if that you talk to your youngsters – find out what they’re up
to on bonfire night and as the nights get earlier, and make sure they
know that playing with fire is no joke. The consequences are far
reaching and could stay with them forever.”
Superintendent Colin McFarlane, continued: “I hope everyone, whatever
their plans are for the celebrations, are thoroughly and safely enjoyed
and I would urge anyone with concerns about firework misuse to report it
via 101, or 999 in an emergency.”
Here is our advice and tips on how everyone can enjoy a safe Halloween
and Bonfire Night this year.
If you do not want to be disturbed by trick or treaters this Halloween
then you can download the South Yorkshire Police ‘no trick or treaters’
poster online at www.southyorkshire.police.uk/darknights
Simply put the poster in your window or on your door and those taking
part in the festivities will know that you do not want to be disturbed.
Think first ‘do you need to call the police?’ Calls at this time of year
are usually higher so please consider whether your call is best directed
towards the police. Visit our webpage
www.southyorkshire.police.uk/contact-us/should-i-call-101/ for advice on
whether your call is a police issue before you call 101.
If you do need to call the police make sure you call the necessary
number. Only call 999 in an emergency. For non-emergencies please call
101. You can also now report an incident online at
www.reportingcrime.uk/
To find out more about safety advice visit
www.southyorkshire.police.uk/darknights
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