Our City Centre Night-Time Economy Operation Custodian started early today at 4pm this afternoon and will run until 7am in the morning.

Inspector Kam Hare from the City Centre Neighbourhood Policing Team has briefed all the Officers for tonight Operation at the Town Hall. 

Operation Safer Streets is also running alongside Custodian. The proactive operation designed to reduce offending, safeguard the public, and protect against sexual aggression, harassment, inappropriate and predatory behaviours.

Police officers will be out and about, undertaking proactive hot spot patrols on Friday and over the Festive Weekend the policing operation and will once again be supported by Volunteers from the Village Angels to support people who may be vulnerable or in need of help on a night out.

Our officers will challenge inappropriate behaviours, look out for individuals who are being sexually aggressive, or intimidating, or whose behaviour causes concern. They will be watching for people loitering or driving around the town without reason, men repeatedly approaching women in the street, invading their personal space, or making them feel uncomfortable.

“Officers will also actively keep a close eye out for individuals”.

We work closely with pubs and clubs and with door staff, so that patrons remain safe, and any concerning behaviours can be quickly flagged and dealt with through the NiteNet Radio Systems linked up to the City Centre CCTV Cameras and Control Room.

Chief Superintendent Dave Meeney Said " our policing operations aimed at maximising public safety during the festive period will be in place in Manchester City Centre this weekend.

“We want people to come into the City Centre over the festive period and have a great time.

“Officers will be actively deployed and patrolling the city centre to help everyone safely enjoy their night, to challenge inappropriate behaviours and to look out for any individuals who are causing concern or makes people feel uncomfortable.

“Protecting women and young girls from harassment, abuse and violence is a priority for us, which is why we are continuously working with our partners, including venues, to ensure people feel safe visiting our city centre.