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Red card for anti-social behaviour


A top referee is showing anti-social behaviour in St Helens the red card.


Chris Foy, the St Helens referee who took charge of the FA Cup final between Portsmouth and Chelsea at Wembley, has thrown his weight behind the St Helens Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership and its recently launched Anti-Social Behaviour Pledge.


The serving policeman, who has been a top class ref since 2001, is also an active figure in the Don’t X the Line campaign – which aims to eradicate abusive or aggressive behaviour among players and spectators at junior and youth matches.


“Whether it’s a sporting event or just everyday life, people have the right to enjoy themselves and go about their business without the fear of abuse, threats or violence,” said Chris.


“I thoroughly endorse the efforts of the Partnership team to rid the streets of those people who only seem capable of negative behaviour - and making life miserable for the rest of us.”


The Safer St Helens campaign, run by the St Helens Crime and Disorder Reduction Partnership, helped cut the number of anti-social behaviour incidents in the borough by 14.5%, seeing 1,362 fewer incidents in 2009/10 when compared to 2008/09.


Chief Superintendent Chris Armitt, Area Commander for St. Helens, added: “St Helens Police and St Helens Council are delighted with the reduction in Anti-Social Behaviour in recent years. We also remain absolutely committed to make further reductions in the years ahead and improve the quality of life for our community locally.”


The partnership brings together some of the key agencies that help to keep the borough safe for residents and visitors alike – including St Helens Council, Merseyside Police, Helena Homes and Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service.


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THE ANTI-SOCIAL BEHAVIOUR PLEDGE


Helena is one of the Crime and Disorder reduction partners which has promised to: 3 Tackle all aspects of anti-social behaviour;


3 Make perpetrators aware that their behaviour is unacceptable and that they will face tough enforcement action if required;


3 Record and assist in the investigation of reported cases of anti-social behaviour and keep victims informed of action taken;


3 Offer support and practical help to victims of anti-social behaviour;


3 Reduce residents’ perceptions of anti-social behaviour;


3 Reduce the number of repeat victims of anti-social behaviour;


3 Reduce the number of anti-social fires;


3 Keep residents informed about efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour;


3 Give residents the opportunity to complain if effective action is not taken by local agencies.


To report any anti-social behaviour contact Merseyside Police on 0151 709 6010.


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