Three people have been arrested, three e-scooters were seized and alcohol was confiscated during a planned operation by Staffordshire Police at a Stoke-on-Trent park last week. 

The operation, at Hanley Park, took place on Thursday 6 November and was carried out by officers from the Stoke-on-Trent south local policing team (LPT) alongside Stoke-on-Trent City Council. 

Staffordshire Police have said that during their "park crackdown", officers found nine people to be in breach of a Protected Spaces Protection Order (PSPO), eight by drinking alcohol and one for urinating in the park. 

A total of 15 people were stopped and searched during the operation and three were arrested. 

A 51-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article in a public place. He has since been charged and is due to appear at the North Staffordshire Justice Centre on Thursday 27 November. 

A 36-year-old man, from France, was arrested on suspicion of breaching a court order. 

A 37-year-old man, from Stoke-on-Trent, was arrested on suspicion of breaching a court order and a criminal behaviour order. 

Officers also seized three e-scooters and referred one young person to the Youth Offending Service for possession of cannabis. 

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Sergeant Will Evans, of the Stoke-on-Trent south LPT said: "We are privileged to have such a fabulous park available to the public 24/7 which brings people together of all ages and backgrounds. 

"This activity is a result of us listening to our communities and working together with our partners and dealing with what matters most as we continue to take positive action with a zero-tolerance policy against any form of anti-social behaviour and criminal offences. 

"We will continue to safeguard the area and proactive action will be continuing."  

Cllr Duncan Walker, cabinet member for safe and resilient communities at Stoke-on-Trent City Council said: "We're pleased to see the positive results from the undercover operation in Hanley Park. 

"By working hand-in-hand with the police and ASB team, we're making our streets and green spaces safer for everyone who lives in, works in, and visits our city. 

"This is Making Great Places in action - visible, practical steps that protect visitors and help people enjoy our parks without worry."