Weston town centre police operation lands woman in court

Neighbourhood officers carried out a targeted day of action in the town centre, focusing on retail crime and anti-social behaviour.

Police said the operation targeted offending linked to Weston’s "street community".

A spokesperson for North Somerset Neighbourhood Policing said Natasha Wyatt, of no fixed address, has been arrested and charged with eight shop theft offences following proactive work by itsTown Centre Team.

They said she was arrested as part of a "targeted operation focused on offending linked to Weston-super-Mare's street community".

“She has been charged with eight theft offences and is due to appear before North Somerset Magistrates' Court [on November 4]. 

“Officers also discovered she was wanted for failing to appear at court in relation to two separate matters.” 

Police said officers also used Section 35 dispersal powers during the operation.

The powers were used to move people involved in anti-social behaviour from a designated area and prevent further problems.

North Somerset Council's Community Response team, Weston Business Improvement District, Somewhere To Go and North Somerset Council CCTV supported the operation.

Police said the day of action was aimed at tackling retail crime, addressing anti-social behaviour and making the town centre safer for businesses, residents and visitors.