Police appeal to public to help identify summer disorder suspects
A national policing operation is working with the BBC’s Crimewatch Live to help identify those suspected of committing criminal offences during last summer’s disorder.
Assistant Chief Constable Ian Drummond-Smith of Operation Navette, the national police response to the summer disorder, will appear on the programme on Thursday (March 20) to highlight some of the worst cases of criminal behaviour caught on camera during these incidents. He will also appeal to the public to help forces locate those involved.
Specifically, this edition of the programme will examine incidents that occurred in Manchester, Staffordshire, and Bristol.
Mr Drummond-Smith previously said: “I’m grateful for the support shown by everyone at BBC Crimewatch Live in seeing this appeal come to fruition.
“We have selected the most violent and serious offences to feature in the program, alongside a larger gallery of wanted people published today on our website.
“Partnership work like this is a great example of how the public can help us to progress investigations and ensure that offenders face justice.
“I would urge everyone to watch these episodes of Crimewatch Live, and to carefully explore our website to see if you recognise any of the suspects.
“We know some people travelled great distances to take part in the disorder, so I’d urge you to review the images even if there was no disorder in your area.
“Working with the Crown Prosecution Service, and others in the criminal justice system, we are committed to bringing these offenders to justice keep our communities kept safe.”
Earlier this month, representatives from Operation Navette and policing featured on an episode of Crimewatch Live that kickstarted series 21 of the documentary programme. The segment on that particular episode featured suspects from Merseyside, Humberside, Cleveland and Northumbria.