Police reassure residents after stabbings, brawls and gunmen in Evesham

In the space of a month, West Mercia police were called out to stabbings, a brawl and reports of a gunman in Evesham.

However, detective chief inspector John Cashion wants to assure the town’s residents that police are doing what they can to control the situation.

He said: “We understand that recent incidents around Evesham will have caused concern among the local community.

"These are separate incidents and are not being linked. In each case, officers provided an immediate and effective response which led to several prompt arrests, reducing any ongoing risk to the public.”

Armed officers stormed down Bewdley Street last month following reports of a gunman

On July 6 a man was taken to hospital with “serious injuries” following a brawl in the High Street.

The following day, a man suffered a stab wound to the chest following an altercation on Port Street, which led to the arrest of a 19-year-old.

Then, on July 20, two men were arrested following reports of a gunman at Crown Meadow.

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The most recent incident came on Saturday, August 6, in which a 17-year-old was stabbed and rushed to hospital on blue lights.

DCI Cashion added: “Three arrests have been made in connection with the recent incident on Evesham High Street, and our investigations continue.

“Patrols have also been increased in the area to help provide further reassurance to residents, but if anyone is concerned about something they’ve seen, I strongly encourage you to report it online via https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua-tell-us-about or 999 if you are in immediate danger.”

A teen was stabbed in Evesham on Saturday night

The town’s MP, Nigel Huddleston, has said he will support the police and insisted that the safety is  top priority of the government.

“I have been greatly concerned by a number of incidents recently in and around Evesham, and offer my full support to West Mercia Police in tackling this issue,” said the Mid Worcestershire MP.

“More generally, I can assure the public that keeping our streets safe remains a key priority for the Government. The new Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act equips the police with the powers and tools they need to combat crime and create safer communities.

“For example, it includes Serious Violence Reduction Orders, which gives the police the power to stop and search known knife and offensive weapons carriers.”