As Valentines Day approaches the Community Safety Partnership will be hosting a couple special personal safety event on Tuesday 9 February.

Where advice will be offered on general personal safety issues and free personal safety packs will be available including an attack alarm.
Personal safety is about reducing the chance of becoming a victim of crime, aggression and violence.

The event will run from 10am to 4pm from the old Works shop in Ankerside and free information and guidance will be given out. Information packs will be available for parents especially relating to young people and the dangers of the internet.

Councillor Mary Oates said:

“Valentines day is of course a day for celebrating and finding love but unfortunately that is not always the reality

“We do not want to put people off dating but just to remind them that they should always take precautions and to remember to follow their instincts.

That also goes for those who are in relationships as a majority of attacks which take place both on men and women are carried out by people who know them.

I would urge people to attend the event and speak to the experts about having fun but staying safe at the same time.”

The Fire and Rescue service, a crime prevention officer, Trading standards and victim support will also be on hand.

For more information contact Marmion House, Lichfield Street, Tamworth, Staffordshire B79 7BZ Phone: 01827 709709