Community Protection Warnings Issued

Community Protection Warnings Issued

Officers recently located four youths in the Stanhope area in possession of catapults and trespassing in local buildings. Officers attended, identified the youths, seized the catapults, and issued Community Protection Warnings (CPWs).

A CPW is a formal warning used when a person's behaviour is having a negative impact on the local community. It advises the individual that the behaviour must stop and that further action may be taken if it continues. In this case, the warnings have been issued to address the youths' trespassing and possession of catapults.

Catapults continue to be a concern across our communities. They can cause damage to property, injury to people, and harm to wildlife. We ask parents and guardians to speak with young people about the risks and consequences of carrying or using these items.

If you see suspicious behaviour, antisocial activity, or anyone using catapults irresponsibly, please report it to Kent Police. Your information helps us keep our communities safe.