Okehampton police station opens to the public

Okehampton police station's front desk has been opened to residents

Members of the public can now report crime in person or just ask for help at a newly opened police enquiry office.

It will initially be open Monday to Thursday, 10:00-15:00 GMT, but the force says it will be open six days a week soon.

Enquiry offices in Kingsbridge, Ilfracombe and Honiton are expected to open before March 2024.

Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, said: "The community of Okehampton will now be able to access policing closer to home when needing to report a crime or ask for advice."

She added: "Our police enquiry officers will work with colleagues in the control rooms by handling non-emergency contact from the public and providing the local community with another contact option, which will improve the convenience of contacting the police and strengthen the service we offer."