Nusrat Ghani, MP for Sussex Weald, met with representatives from Sussex Police to get an update on local policing activities, resourcing around rural crime and what multi-agency plans are in place to respond to spikes in domestic violence during the festive period.
At the meeting, which took place at the Crowborough Police station, Nusrat raised issues of most local concern, including rural crime, domestic violence and increased resourcing for Crowborough Training Camp.
Rural crime remains one of the biggest concerns, especially during the winter months, and Nusrat continues to work with the Wealden Neighbourhood Policing Team and Rural Crime Team on a multi-agency cross-border response and increased police presence.
It is a sad but inescapable truth that during the festive period, there is often a spike in domestic violence cases, so Nusrat was also keen to discuss what additional support and safeguarding can be provided to victims over the coming weeks.
Lastly, given the speculation and rumours surrounding the activity at Crowborough Training Camp that is due to house asylum seekers, Nusrat asked about increased police presence and resources, and asked to be kept updated on developments, to avoid confusion and misinformation.
Nusrat Ghani said: “I am in regular contact with Sussex Police to raise concerns and cases of individual residents. The winter months are always tricky, with a spike in rural crime incidents and increase in cases of domestic violence. With the added pressure of the undetermined situation at Crowborough Training Camp this year, I was keen to ask about increased presence and resources to ensure that local communities continue to feel safe. I’m grateful to the Police for providing a synopsis of recent events at the Training Camp and I will continue putting the case forward for more resources and police visibility across our towns and villages.”
