More than 220 calls to police in Dunbar in six weeks

More than 220 calls to police in Dunbar in six weeks
More than 220 calls to police in Dunbar in six weeks
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MORE than 220 calls were made to police in Dunbar over a six-week summer period. Community police officers highlighted the number of calls in a report to the town’s community council.

Officers noted there had been 230 calls to police between July 1 and August 13.

Among the incidents was a man being arrested and charged for being in charge of a motor vehicle while unfit through drugs.

The report is broken down into various sections. Under reducing violence and anti-social behaviour, there is a report of a male charged with vandalism following an incident at the Royal British Legion.

Also, a female was arrested and charged with behaving in a threatening manner towards neighbours and resisting arrest on July 14.

A male was also charged with behaving in a threatening manner towards staff while in McDonald’s in the town.

Seven further vandalisms were reported during the period, as well as four assaults.

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