Further arrests were made as part of the policing operation in response to the disorder seen elsewhere in the country.
Yesterday the Constabulary updated the number of arrests that had been made.*
A further seven arrests were made yesterday (10 Aug) as part of the policing operation – bringing the total number of arrests to 20.
A number of those arrests were connected to the adjacent operation around the football in Barrow.
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The six other arrests were made in connection with yesterday’s football match in Barrow.
A 16-year-old boy and a 14-year-old girl were charged with failing to comply with a dispersal order. They were bailed to attend youth court at a later date.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of failing to comply with a dispersal order. He was bailed whilst investigations continue.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being drunk and disorderly. He remains in police custody.
A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of obstructing a police constable but was released with a caution and a 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence but subsequently released with no further action.
Further to the arrests, officers have carried out 98 stop and searches and given 34 dispersal notices to individuals, compelling them to leave the area. These figures were for the policing operations on both Wednesday evening and Saturday combined.
Chief Superintendent Carl Patrick said: “We have been robust over the past week in responding to the disorder seen elsewhere in the country in order to prevent a repeat of those scenes here.
“Whilst I thank the public for their patience and understanding, I make no apologies for this approach. Public safety is always our number one priority.
“This weekend we have made a number of arrests. However, it is clear that there has been a positive community spirit here in Cumbria which has contributed significantly to us not seeing the disorder witnessed elsewhere.
“We will continue to be robust as we move forward. However, we will work with partners to maintain public safety and allow people to go about their daily lives.”