Hinckley Police set up 'pop up shop' in The Britannia Centre so people can raise concerns and get advice

Monday, 31 January 2022 at 16:33

They will be holding the first session on the 1st of February.

Hinckley Police have announced that from Tuesday 1st February 2022 they are opening a local 'POP UP SHOP'.

They have been given a retail space in The Britannia Centre for three months opposite Wilko’s & Boots.

Their aim is for people to come and raise concerns, get crime prevention advice and find out more about what the local beat team are doing to keep you safe.

They will also be using the space to hold workshops on knife crime, licensing, and fraud.

Dates Hinckley Police will be at the 'POP UP SHOP'

Tuesday 1st February 10 am until 1 pm

Friday 4th February 1.30 pm until 3.30 pm

Monday 7th February 10 am until 1 pm – Crime Prevention Sale

Wednesday 16th February 10 am until 1 pm

Friday 18th February 10 am until 1 pm – Meet the Team

Saturday 19th February 1.30 pm until 3.30 pm

Monday 21st February 3 pm until 5.30 pm – Knife Crime awareness (suitable for ages 12 to 20 years)

Friday 25th February 10 am until 1 pm – Crime Prevention Sale

Saturday 26th February 10 am until 1 pm

Monday 28th February 10 am until 1 pm – Crime Prevention Sale

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