Nineteen people have been banned from Nottingham city centre as part of their bail conditions this Christmas.
Those found to be flouting their bail conditions will immediately be arrested again and put before the courts for breach of bail.
Conditions include not entering the city centre or wearing face coverings, which can cause fear and intimidation to the general public.
High-visibility patrols have been deployed across the city centre since November 17 following a machete confrontation near Old Market Square.
Since the deployment of these patrols, officers have made 92 arrests for offences including drug dealing, robbery, carrying a bladed article, breach of bail, and recall to prison.
Officers have also seized more than 25 illegal e-bikes, which can be used to commit crime or make a fast getaway from an incident.
There has also been more than 15 dispersal orders to prevent people returning to the city.
Assistant Chief Constable Suk Verma said:
“We have been as clear as we can be – come into the city to commit crime, come into the city to cause disorder, come into the city to intimidate and strike fear in others then we will make sure you can never come in again.
“If you think that this is a warning without substance, then think again, because officers know who you are and will ensure you are caught if you breach your conditions.
“Nottingham is a vibrant city and a great meeting place. But we will deny you this option.
“Some people think that wearing face coverings to disguise your identity or having e-bikes to make your escape will help you evade arrest. Not true.
“The public are sick and tired of your behaviour and alongside our intelligence tools, the public are also giving us your names.
“It is important to stress that we all have a part to play. Youth crime cannot be solved by the police alone.
“Parents and guardians have a responsibility to ensure their children are not carrying weapons or involved in acquisitive crime such as drug dealing. If they have any concerns about their behaviour they can talk to us and we will act on any intelligence we receive.
“Carrying weapons provides no protection. It eventually leads to one of two outcomes – life-altering injuries or death.
“I want to take this moment to thank all the officers including our specials who have provided high-visibility patrols across the city centre. Their work to keep the public safe has not gone unnoticed.
“I also want to reassure the public these additional patrols have not affected our policing resources across the rest of the city and county and within your neighbourhoods.”
