Today saw the second of our Darlington Town Centre surges as part of Operation Simos.
The aim as always is to increase police presence, to prevent and deter crime and anti social behaviour especially at this festive time.
It was great to see the positive response from the community to the increased presence and lovely to see the town thriving with shoppers.
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