New effort to tackle town's anti-social behaviour

Street Focus Camborne's first meeting brought together charities and businesses

The next phase of a project to reduce crime and antisocial behaviour (ASB) has launched.

Street Focus Camborne's first meeting brought together charities and businesses to discuss areas of progress and what support they needed next.

The project, which is run by the police and crime commissioner in collaboration with Devon and Cornwall Police and other local authorities, started its first branch in Torquay last year.

The Police and Crime Commissioner, Alison Hernandez, said she was "delighted to lend her support" through Street Focus.

On Tuesday, the commissioner heard from Safer Camborne, Devon and Cornwall Police, Safer Cornwall, Camborne BID, Cornwall Council and the Mayor of Camborne.

Work was also showcased, such as one-to-one sessions taught by of Kay Smith, a dedicated ASB officer working for Cornwall Council.

'Visibility and confidence'

"I'm delighted to lend my support through the Street Focus project so we can build on that success together, sustain what works, and help us go even further," said Alison Hernandez.

"Camborne's partnership is outstanding – the teamwork focus and results already achieved are clear to see."

She added: "Strong relationships have been built, antisocial behaviour has been reduced, and real visibility and confidence in the community is evident."

Last year the town of Camborne was awarded a share of £1m in funding after it was nominated as a place which needed extra policing.

Since July, 142 patrols have been delivered, and officers and marshals have attended 97 incidents of ASB, the commissioner's office said.

Camborne Mayor James Ball said: "All the organisations working together across the town shows just how much can be achieved in making the whole town safer for all.

"I am looking forward to seeing how much further we can go with the launch of Street Focus and our continued work with the police and crime commissioner."