Crime crackdown launched by police

South Yorkshire Police and its partners say they will be targeting a number of suspects across the Barnsley area through Operation Benchmark.

Officers will also be offering crime prevention advice to local residents to prevent them becoming victims of crime.

Inspector Simon Leake, who is leading the initiative, said house burglary and vehicle crime would be among the issues targeted in the crackdown.

“But we’ll also be tackling overall crime by carrying out warrants, road traffic work and visiting second-hand dealers, scrap yards and licensed premises,” he said.

“Criminals will have no place to hide in Barnsley.

“We want our work to reassure the public that we’re actively looking to protect them.”

The inspector added: “In addition, local policing team officers will be conducting high-visibility patrols in key areas to drive home crime prevention messages and carry out vulnerable vehicle checks.”