Runaway horse and speed checks keep Dudley Police busy on community patrols
Police community support officers and neighbourhood police in Dudley had a varied week on patrol, dealing with everything from a runaway horse to antisocial behaviour and road safety checks.
One of the more unusual incidents happened in Stourbridge on Friday, January 16, when a horse nicknamed “Tiny Tim” escaped from its field and wandered onto nearby roads.
A local PCSO managed to calmly guide the horse back to safety and reunite it with its companions, while the damaged fencing that allowed the escape was secured.
Meanwhile in Halesowen, neighbourhood officer PC Higgitt met with residents at St John the Baptist Church, offering crime prevention advice and listening to concerns about local issues.
Officers and PCSOs also carried out foot patrols around Highfield Lane Skate Park following reports of antisocial behaviour, providing reassurance to nearby residents and reminding people how to report problems.
In Dudley town centre, PCSOs held a series of “beat surgeries” in local shops, giving members of the public the chance to speak directly with officers about neighbourhood concerns.
They also visited Dudley College of Technology, where they spoke to students and staff about knife crime and personal safety, particularly during nights out.
Responding to concerns from residents, police teams in Halesowen also carried out speed checks on Bassnage Road, Narrow Lane and Portsdown Road, operating during both daytime and evening hours to improve road safety.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "This work is part of the national Winter of Action initiative where we are working with partners in town centres across the region tackling crime, reassuring communities, and ensuring our high streets are welcoming and safe for everyone."
