This is a police message
It was a case of ‘business as usual’ overnight for police in Norfolk as the Constabulary continues to provide support to the Metropolitan Police in response to the civil unrest in London and other parts of the country.
The force has kept in place additional resources to ensure that they can deal with any local issues and to reassure communities.
Assistant Chief Constable Charlie Hall said: “We are extremely pleased with the way the public has reacted to our earlier messages. Overnight there was a strong sense of calm and we intend this to remain the same.
Police would like to dispel fictitious and malicious rumours which are circulating, particularly on social networking sites about disorder on the streets of Norfolk.
Mr Hall added: “We understand how distressing these rumours must be to residents of Norfolk and can assure people there is no substance in them. Our stance remains the same as yesterday - we have sufficient police officers to maintain a high-profile presence whilst at the same time assisting the Metropolitan Police. We would urge retailers to adopt a business as usual approach to opening hours following reports some shops closed early yesterday.
“Our Safer Neighbourhood Teams will be providing reassurance patrols conveying the message to residents and businesses that there is no intelligence to suggest that a repeat of what has occurred in London and elsewhere is likely to happen locally.
“Where possible, PCSOs and police officers and Special Constables will be spending additional time in their neighbourhoods, talking to local people. By working together, Norfolk has sufficient police officers and PCSOs to look after their communities as well as assisting other forces.”
