‘Absolutely manic’: hot weather puts unprecedented pressure on Greater Manchester police
Summary
Greater Manchester police faced very high demand in July, with many calls and arrests linked to hot weather and events like the World Cup. The police had to manage busy streets, more alcohol-related incidents, and safety risks caused by people going to reservoirs and using disposable barbecues.Key Facts
- Greater Manchester police made 54 arrests in Tameside during their monthly crime operation.
- The police received a record 152,000 contacts from the public in July, the highest ever for the force.
- Hot weather and the World Cup contributed to more police demand and emergency calls.
- British police forces saw an 11.5% rise in emergency calls in July compared to last year.
- Online police reports increased by about 10% year on year.
- Heatwaves brought more people outdoors, increasing alcohol use and risky activities like swimming in reservoirs.
- Police faced more incidents involving off-road bikes, antisocial behavior, and fire risks from disposable barbecues.
- Officers frequently had to be reassigned to urgent calls, impacting response levels for some incidents.
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