Officers in Warwickshire have warned that problem behaviour at empty properties across the region is becoming a serious concern and creating hazardous conditions.
Law enforcement personnel in Warwick are collaborating with the county’s fire service to tackle the matter.
A representative from Warwick Police stated that the local Safer Neighbourhood Team conducted patrols addressing anti-social behaviour alongside a representative from Warwickshire Fire and Rescue Service, concentrating on vacant and unused structures.
Such sites frequently draw problematic behaviour and pose a considerable fire hazard.
Through combined patrols, the agencies are coordinating efforts to spot issues, collect information, and assist in maintaining public safety.
Beyond the partnership between organisations to address the problem, authorities are also appealing to residents for assistance.
Anyone who spots evidence of unlawful entry, damage to property, or arson attempts at derelict buildings should inform police, the representative continued. The information provided assists officers in directing their patrols and stopping incidents from happening. Members of the public can report anti-social behaviour to Warwickshire Police by calling 101 or through the online reporting system. For urgent emergencies, the emergency number 999 should always be used.