🚨 Patrols in the Spinkhill area 🚨

PC Hempsey and PCSO Rawson were on patrol in the Spinkhill area when officers received a report of a break-in at the former St Mary's College.

Officers made a prompt response, and PC Hempsey subsequently detained three individuals for a Section 1 of PACE stop search.

We are aware that the site has been circulating social media, with people encouraging others to visit and explore the building due to it's history and background.

⚠️Please be aware this is private property.
Anyone entering the site without the landowner's permission is trespassing and may also be putting themselves at significant risk.

The building and surrounding grounds are not a public attraction. Derelict and unoccupied buildings can contain unstable structures, broken glass, exposed flooring, hazardous materials and other unseen dangers.

We would ask parents and guardians to speak to young people about the risks associated with entering sites such as this.

If you see suspicious activity at the site, please report it rather than approaching those involved yourself.