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reported for public order offences.
The force’s zero-tolerance approach against antisocial-behaviour complaints, including lead thefts and wheelie bin fires in the area, will continue going forward.
Insp Gjorven said: “We have launched this operation in direct response to concerns raised by members of our community – be assured that you have been heard, and we will take action.
“The aim of Operation Avalanche is to tackle those issues head-on, reassure the community, and crucially make sure anybody responsible for these offences are brought to justice.
“While we acknowledge antisocial behaviour is caused by a minority of individuals, their action can have a corrosive and longlasting effect on our community who can be made to feel frightened, intimidated and exasperated. Our message is simple – enough is enough.”
Supported by Sunderland City Council, the initiative will also see officers visit local schools and make home visits to suspected offenders and their parents to ensure the force’s message is being heard loud and clear.
A mobile police station was put up in Hetton on Sunday9 and will remain in place throughout this week, with an open invitation to members of the public to drop in and chat to their neighbourhood police team.
Officers have also planned a Partners & Communities Together meeting on Tuesday, February 5 at Hetton & District WMC at 6pm.
Insp Gjorven has also urged the community to report any anti-social behaviour they see to the force.