Police 'we will have patrols as incidents usually rise as temperatures go up'

Police in Devon and Cornwall say the weather can impact demand on their services

Police will be on patrol this Bank Holiday
Author: Andrew KayPublished 30th Apr 2025
Last updated 4th May 2025

Bosses at Devon and Cornwall's Police say they'll be out and about patrolling this bank holiday weekend - and people need to take responsibility.

The number of incidents usually rises when temperatures group up and visitors flock to the region.

Devon and Cornwall's interim Chief Constable James Vaughan is urging people to be responsible.

Over Easter Devon and Cornwall's Police and Crime Commissioner joked the forecast wet start to the Easter Bank Holiday weekend would likely result in lower crime levels thanks to 'PC Rain'

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