As part of ongoing work around the Knife Angel, police officers in the southwest of the city have been carrying out targeted enforcement activity. 

Officers executed an MDA (Misuse of Drugs Act) warrant which resulted in positive findings for cocaine and cannabis.  

The occupiers were linked to crimes of violence, including stabbings. 

One individual was arrested on a warrant in relation to a violent crime; 

Officers traced a missing person, who, when located and searched, was found in possession of a large kitchen knife and heroin. He was arrested and conveyed to custody. 

Proactive patrols led to the arrest of an individual following a theft by shoplifting in the city centre, with further action taken in relation to knife carrying. 

Officers were involved in a foot chase with a person riding a Sur-Ron bike. They apprehended and identified the rider, with further enquiries ongoing available following the arrest. 

A police spokesperson said: “This incredible work demonstrates our continued commitment to identifying those involved in violence, drug supply and weapon carrying, and taking positive action to protect our communities.”