NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICE officers in Stroud have said that yesterday, Thursday, was an 'exceptionally' busy day for them. 

Officers said they patrolled local bus routes after complaints of anti-social behaviour. 

They also attended the Five Valleys Shopping Centre to deliver a presentation on Stroud Safe to local businesses, while they also seized two vehicles - one for not being taxed. 

According to Gloucestershire Police, PCSOs know their neighbourhood and the people living in it.

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They are the also first point of contact for local concerns and they work as part of a bigger team protecting the local and wider communities.

Residents have taken to social media to thank PCSOs for their work, with one saying: "Considering the size of your team you do an amazing job and as a member of the public you serve I am grateful for your skills and consideration."

Fire assisted officers also responded to a concern for welfare of a female that hadn't been seen for number of days and found to have fallen in the property. 

She is now receiving medical attention from GRH.