Man who fired handgun towards his girlfriend’s car jailed
14:00 25/06/2024Nathan Mackay pulled the trigger in the middle of a West Denton street following a row with his then-partner
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Nathan Mackay pulled the trigger in the middle of a West Denton street following a row with his then-partner
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Vehicle Crime
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We are committed to tackling crime through a proactive and intelligence-led approach. This includes increasing visibility in identified hotspot areas, enhancing intelligence development to build a clearer picture of offending and emerging trends, and deploying specialist resources to help prevent and detect crimes. We continue to work closely with partner agencies to safeguard victims, provide support where needed, and target those responsible for causing harm in our communities. Through robust investigation and positive action against offenders, we aim to protect the public, disrupt criminal activity and improve community safety.
Actioned 31 July 2026
Motorcycle-related anti-social behaviour
Issued 30 July 2026
We are continuing to address anti-social behaviour through a proactive and partnership-led approach. This includes increasing visibility in identified hotspot areas, carrying out horizon scanning and seasonal planning to anticipate and respond to emerging issues before they escalate, and working closely with partner organisations to educate, divert and deter those at risk of offending. We are also adopting innovative problem-solving methods, making the best use of technology and intelligence to identify trends, target resources effectively and deliver long-term solutions that help keep our communities safe.
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