Bestwood and Top Valley Police

Some cross-border police work ensured a suspect in a Nottingham assault over the weekend was arrested.

We were originally called to Top Valley following reports of a fight between two men, around 8pm on Saturday (20 June).

One of the men sustained a nasty facial injury during the altercation, which reportedly happened outside an address in Stacey Avenue.

The other man had left by the time our officers arrived, so information relating to him was circulated force-wide and shared with neighbouring police forces to try and track him down.

This tactic resulted in Leicestershire officers pulling over a car containing the individual in Leicester city centre, around 2pm on Sunday (21 June).

The 38-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Detective Sergeant Aisha Grainger said: "This response represented a great example of neighbouring police forces working in tandem for a positive result.

"In this case, our colleagues in Leicestershire were able to utilise information we'd gathered to stop a car in their force area and arrest a suspect in an assault.

"An investigation is still ongoing into this incident, which left a man with a nasty facial injury, so we’d ask anyone who has any information about what happened to share this with us, if they haven't done so already."

Information can be reported directly to us by calling 101, quoting incident 700 of 20 June 2026, while Crimestoppers can be reached anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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We have now issued 21 young people with dispersal notices in response to repeated antisocial behaviour in the Bestwood area.

Our officers have received multiple reports of groups gathering and causing issues around Southglade Park in the last week or so.

Reports of fighting, setting small fires, abusing shop staff, throwing stones, riding bikes in front of moving vehicles and intimidating behaviour have all been made since the Bank Holiday weekend.

When the ASB then continued throughout last week, a decision was made to issue multiple dispersal orders that gave us additional powers to move people on from the area.

They also enabled our officers to take the details of anyone who breached the order and – in the case of juveniles – accompany them home to their parents, with further action then taken by the council and partner agencies.

These powers have been enforced by officers in the City North, who have deployed a mixture of visible and plain clothed officers, as well as aerial support from our drone team to both deter offending and identify offenders.

The names and addresses of 34 juveniles – the vast majority of whom come from the local area – have subsequently been identified by us.

Of these, 21 received dispersal notices, while 23 parents or guardians received ASB warning letters, advising what the individual had done, reminding them that the child was their responsibility, and signposting them to available support.

Nottingham City Council Housing Services have also been notified about which of their tenants have received letters, so they will be arranging visits with them to discuss their tenancies in the coming weeks.

Sergeant Katie Taylor said: "First things first, the continuous stream of antisocial behaviour reported around Southglade Park over the last week or so has been totally unacceptable.

"Tackling ASB has been a City North policing priority for some time now, for the sole reason that we appreciate how much these unpleasant offences impact the local community and affect their quality of life.

"Bearing this in mind, our teams have issued multiple dispersal orders in recent days – a decision we never take lightly but one that on this occasion has led to some positive results.

"Thirty-four young people have now had their names and addresses taken, 21 have been issued with dispersal orders and 23 have had ASB warning letter delivered to their homes.

"We've also been working closely with the ASB team in city council housing and they will be visiting homes to potentially issue tenancy warnings – a tactic we hope will help nip this behaviour in the bud."

Officers are dealing with ongoing antisocial behaviour at Southglade Park and nearby shops, including Premier Stores, and have issued a dispersal order.

If your child is out in the area please collect them immediately.

Reports include:
• Stepping or riding in front of moving vehicles
• Littering, shouting and swearing
• Fighting
• Setting fires in bushes, putting people at serious risk
• Abuse towards shop staff and shop theft offences
This behaviour is dangerous, criminal, and will not be tolerated.
A Section 35 dispersal order is in place until 4:47pm on Thursday 28 May 2026.
If you are involved:
• You will be dispersed from the area
• Your details will be taken
• Parents/guardians will be contacted
• Further action may be taken with the council and partner agencies
Setting fires and targeting local businesses are serious offences. We will take robust enforcement action where needed.
Parents: Know where your children are—police will contact you if they are involved.
Officers will be in the area and will enforce this order.
Antisocial and criminal behaviour will have consequences.

We’re currently seeing an increase in calls about general noise, such as loud music, garden gatherings, or neighbour disturbances. While we understand these situations can be frustrating, many noise concerns are not police matters and are usually best dealt with by your local council.

Your local council’s environmental health team has the powers to assess and take action where needed.

There are some circumstances where police involvement may be necessary, such as if noise is linked to anti-social behaviour in a public place, or if there is evidence of crime or an immediate risk to safety.

By contacting the right service first, you can help ensure your issue is resolved more quickly and keep the 101 and 999 lines free for those who need them most.

👉 For more information on nuisance noise and what to do, visit: https://orlo.uk/YPQuJ

🔎 Find your local council page here: https://orlo.uk/c0bOJ

📞 Always call 999 in an emergency, where there is a threat to life or crime in progress.

Thank you for your understanding.

It’s set to be another scorcher today ☀️

As the heat rises, so does demand in our control room. We're receiving a high volume of calls, so please:

📞 Only call 999 in a genuine emergency – where there is a threat to life or crime in progress.

📲 For non-emergencies:
• Call 101.
• Use the Live Chat on our website. Visit https://orlo.uk/o9Zo0 and look for the blue icon in the bottom right corner. Please note that this is available from 7am to 10pm, seven days a week.
• Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to anonymously report a crime or suspicious behaviour, or visit https://orlo.uk/gDsgr

If you see someone in distress, especially vulnerable people or animals left in hot vehicles, don’t hesitate to report it.

Let’s work together to keep our communities safe and ensure emergency lines stay open for those who need them most.

Thank you.

Do you know someone carrying a knife?

Don’t ignore it. Don’t stay silent.

Speaking up could save a life.

One choice can change everything. For them, and for someone else.

Report it:
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Drop the knife. Save a life.

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Whether it’s antisocial behaviour, speeding, or something else entirely, your views will help shape Bestwood and Top Valley’s local policing priorities. 👮

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Carrying a knife doesn’t make you safer. It makes you a target.

There is no excuse, no explanation and no reason to carry a weapon.

One decision could change your life.

During Sceptre, we are taking action to tackle knife crime and protect our communities.

If you have information about someone carrying a knife, report it:
📞 101
💻 Online
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