Seven arrested during 48 hours of policing in Worcester city centre
Officers made arrests for offences including theft, assault and carrying a knife
Seven people have been arrested during two days of police patrols in Worcester city centre.
Officers from Worcester's Safer Neighbourhood Team made the arrests on Monday and Tuesday (28 and 29 September).
A man in his 50s was arrested near The Cross on Monday after failing to appear at court.
A 16-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of shoplifting and has been summonsed to youth court over an earlier offence involving a bladed article.
A man in his 30s was also arrested and charged with common assault after a McDonald's employee was allegedly assaulted at The Cross. He has been released on bail with conditions not to enter the area and is due in court on 13 October.
Eduardo Gouveia, 34, of Tallow Hill, Worcester, was arrested on a warrant and was jailed for 26 weeks after appearing in court.
On Tuesday, Michael Aldridge, 53, from Worcester, was arrested after failing to appear at court. He was dealt with the same day and given a rehabilitation requirement and ordered to pay compensation.
Another man in his 20s was arrested after a foot chase in the city centre. He was wanted over several thefts, a breach of a Criminal Behaviour Order and a prison recall, and has been returned to prison.
A man in his 30s was arrested after a charity box was stolen from McDonald's at The Cross. He was charged with theft and is due in court on 16 October.
He was also detained over an outstanding warrant issued by Cardiff Magistrates' Court.
Safer Neighbourhood Inspector for Worcester, Dave Wise, said: “This activity is just a snapshot of the work carried out by Worcester Neighbourhood Team every day to relentlessly tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in our city centre.
“We are supported by retailers, the Business Improvement District, local authority CCTV operators and other partners, whose proactive cooperation helps us identify offenders, protect our communities and keep Worcester a safe place to live, work and visit.”