Extra funding for Cambridgeshire Police

It's been announced by the Government

Author: Sharon PlummerPublished 28th Dec 2020

Cambridgeshire Police is to receive extra funding.

The government has confirmed the force will receive an additional £8.5million next year, as it increases the national budget by more than 15 billion.

Home Secretary Priti Patel said:

"We have asked more of the police than ever before during the coronavirus pandemic - the British people and I are extremely grateful for their dedication.

"I am absolutely committed to giving the police the resources they need - this funding package delivers on that.

"It will allow us to continue to put more police on the streets, and reduce crime as we build back safer from the pandemic."