Doncaster Central NPT

29/05/2026

During a recent operation we held with SYP Operational Support we found numerous driving to be risking their own and innocent people's lives through poorly maintained vehicles and bad choices.

Anyone of us can die in a collision, and while you can't be responsible for everyone's actions, you can your own. Do your part.

NEWS: Doncaster road safety operation finds dangerous drivers

Anyone of us can die in a collision. Our officers could be delivering the news to you about your loved one. Wouldn’t you want to do all you can to make the roads safer? Yet everyday our officers find those risking their own and innocent people’s lives.

During a recent road safety operation in Doncaster, neighbourhood officers supported by roads policing colleagues found drivers putting their own and other’s lives at risk through poor choices, poor vehicle maintenance and a complete disregard for the law.

During the operation, held over the weekend on 23 May, officers from the Central Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) held stop sites on Thorne Road and Bennetthorpe.

The majority of drivers were happy to stop and speak to officers and fully supported the work we are doing around road safety. Five drivers received Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) for speeding, driving without due care and driving without a seatbelt or MOT.

Two drivers were also given Section 59 warnings for driving in an anti-social manner. If these drivers are witnessed again committing an offence within the next 12 months, their vehicle will be immediately seized.

As the operation descended into the evening, the NPT were joined by roads policing colleagues and focussed their efforts on mobile patrols around the Lakeside area.

One driver was found to be over the drink drive limit. He blew 85 at the roadside, with the legal limit being 35. He was taken to custody where he again blew over the limit and was later charged to appear before court.

Two drivers had their vehicles seized for having no insurance. A further two vehicles were seized for driving in an anti-social manner and having already had previous warnings, one driver was processed for speeding excessively. Another two vehicles were prohibited from driving due to being in a dangerous condition and four drivers were issued TORs for speeding and tyres being in a dangerous condition.

Leading the work on the operation, NPT officer PC Jake Hale explains more on our website- https://orlo.uk/vznau

29/05/2026

27/05/2026

ASB: Partnership working identifies youths involved in anti-social behaviour 🚨

Your local PCSO Dan Rockman has been working in partnership with local schools and City of Doncaster Council to tackle anti-social behaviour (ASB) across our communities.

ASB can come in many forms and can have a real negative impact on you and your local community. It refers to a wide range of unacceptable activities that affect people’s lives, the community and environment on a daily basis.

By sharing information and working together to identify offenders, we can take a balanced approach through education, engagement and enforcement where necessary.

Recently, PCSO Rockman has been working alongside the council following an incident in which youths knocked and damaged a resident's door 🚪

By working together and examining CCTV evidence, the youths have been identified and have since received a knock on their doors to warn them about their unacceptable behaviour.

Positive partnership working helps create safer spaces for young people, residents and the wider community, while ensuring support and intervention are available at the earliest opportunity.

You can report ASB to South Yorkshire Police via 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Some incidents of ASB are dealt with by your local authority and you can read more about which agency to report to here: https://orlo.uk/vuNsq

27/05/2026

CHARGED: Man arrested on suspicion of drug dealing during officer patrols 🚨

A Doncaster man who was arrested by officers on suspicion of drug dealing during patrols in the Glyn Avenue area of the city has appeared in court.

Darren Smith, 40, of Wharf Road, was arrested by Doncaster Central Neighbourhood Policing team officers last Friday (22 May).

He was subsequently charged with possession with intent to supply he**in, crack co***ne and cannabinoid receptor agonists, namely Spice.

Smith was released on conditional bail ahead of his next appearance before Sheffield Crown Court on 22 June.

24/05/2026

UPDATE: We're pleased to share that missing teenagers Tamzin and Rhys have both been found safe.

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal 💙

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

SCEPTRE: Weapons and drugs recovered following Doncaster knife arch operation 🚨

As part of our ongoing commitment to tackle knife crime, we are taking part in a nationally led week of action known as Sceptre.

During this week, we will highlight the work our officers do every day to detect, prevent and reduce knife crime within our local communities.

On Wednesday (20 May), officers from the Doncaster Tasking Team conducted a joint operation with the British Transport Police at Doncaster Interchange.

During the operation a knife arch was positioned within the interchange. Knife arches are used to detect anyone who may be trying to conceal a bladed article on their person.

They allow for officers to do thorough searches to ensure any hidden weapons are seized and disposed of correctly.

As a result of the operation one knife was recovered and the person found in possession of it was handed a youth referral. Another person was reported on summons in relation to drug offences.

🗣️ Temporary Chief Inspector Ashley Franklin said: "We have had some really positive feedback from members of the public who came across us carrying out our work. As a force we undertake dedicated work to prevent, detect and reduce knife crime and yesterday's activity forms part of this.

"This is just one of a number of operations we carry out in the city centre and I encourage anyone who lives in, works in or visits the area to speak to us about any concerns you might have."

If you do own a knife or bladed article, there are many knife amnesty bins located across South Yorkshire where you can dispose of them in a safe and anonymous way.

22/05/2026

Officers from the Doncaster Tasking Team conducted a joint operation with the British Transport Police at Doncaster Interchange

Read more below 🔽

NEWS: Anonymous places to hand over knives safely

This week we are taking part in Sceptre - a nationally led week of action where we are highlighting the work our officers do every day to detect, prevent and reduce knife crime.

As part of Sceptre, we are again sharing locations of our knife bins which are located across South Yorkshire.

These amnesty bins are in place all year round and provide you an opportunity to drop off dangerous or unwanted knives and blades. The bins are a safe and anonymous place to do so.

We will be posting content from Sceptre throughout the week of action. Keep an eye on our channels for the latest updates.

Help and support is out there to help you choose a different path if you feel like you need to carry a knife. Search 'Knives Take Lives' today.

20/05/2026

COMMUNITY: Doncaster Central NPT officers attend annual Sikh celebratory parade 👮 🔶

Our neighbourhood officers were delighted to once again attend the city's Vaisakhi event in the centre of Doncaster.

This event brings together families from across the city and is marked with a colourful parade, traditional music, food and prayers 🎵🙏

We love attending a wide range of events across the Doncaster Central NPT area as it really helps us to get to know more about our local communities.

Is there an event happening in your local community that you'd like us to attend? You can get in touch with us directly via the SYP website to tell us more. We'd love to hear from you 💙

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