Youth Workers to tackle issues at key open spaces

Thank you for reporting spaces where you have seen people gathering.  As a result, Avon and Somerset Police are deploying youth workers to the Yate area, with the sole purpose of reinforcing the #stayhome message. These youth work teams are essential workers and they will be supplying outreach support to encourage young people to return home, or to a place where they are safe.

Brimsham Park and Lye Fields have been identified as emerging hotspots for Avon and Somerset Police, where young people are breaching social distancing guidelines. Starting on 04.05.20 for 2 weeks, there will be daily outreach sessions with an aim to:

• Safeguard vulnerable young people;
• Inform young people of risks to health, and the police consequence of continued breaches;
• Encourage young people to return home, or to a safe place.

The team will be in these areas:

• Mon, Weds and Fri for 1 hour at 1pm
• Mon, Tues, Weds, Thurs and Fri for 1 hour at 5pm

They will wear LPW ID at all times, follow social distancing and wear PPE.  If you have any concerns please contact Avon and Somerset Police:

https://www.avonandsomerset.police.uk/report/breach-of-covid-19-restrictions/