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Sophie Finnegan

Newcastle night safety initiative helps 41 women and vulnerable people in one weekend

Northumbria Police say a unique initiative used to keep women and vulnerable people safe on nights out has helped 41 people in Newcastle over one weekend.

Operation Cloak sees officers from the force's Neighbourhood Policing Teams (NPT) patrol areas in Newcastle's city centre. They spot signs of vulnerability or anyone looking to commit offences.

Last weekend, the team recorded a total of 41 interventions in Newcastle. These saw stranded people helped to find a safe way home and lone females escorted to the Safe Haven van.

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