Helping Hull criminals clean up their act

Convicted criminals have been washing away graffiti, clearing away rubbish and re-paining children's play equipment in Hull.

Twelve community service offenders have rolled up their sleeves and tidied up areas of the city.

The group, which were supervised by the Humberside Probation Trust, were sent out to tackle problems highlighted by city residents.

It was all part of the Not in My Neighbourhood Week – an annual Home Office campaign to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

Work carried out included clearing up fly tipping in Airlie Street, west Hull, washing away graffiti in Spring Bank West, west Hull and re-painting children's play equipment in Pearson Park, west Hull.

Cllr Mike Ross, portfolio holder for community safety at the city council, said: "It is important that those who suffer from crime and anti-social behaviour see that those involved are punished. Plus, schemes like this help leave a benefit behind in the areas they work.

"I hope this, and other events this week, show people just how much is being done in Hull to tackle crime and make this city safe for all."

Hull City Council and Humberside Police have hosted a series of activities including community roadshows, patch walks and litter picking events throughout the week.

Peter McCabe, neighbourhood and criminal justice manager, said: "This is yet another way of showing local residents that justice is being done and giving them the opportunity to have their say on where they want improvements making.