Public called on to help identify Summer Disorder suspects

ACC Ian Drummond-Smith of Operation Navette will appear today (Thursday 20 March) to highlight some of the worst cases of criminal behaviour caught on camera during these incidents, and to appeal to the public to help forces locate those involved. Specifically, this edition of the programme will examine incidents that occured in Manchester, Staffordshire, and Bristol.

Anyone with information about any of these individuals can contact the police via a special crime reporting portal: https://www.police.uk/disorder-appeal. 

ACC Ian Drummond-Smith of Operation Navette, the national policing response to the summer disorder, previously said:

“I’m grateful for the support shown by everyone at BBC Crimewatch Live in seeing this appeal come to fruition. We have selected the most violent and serious offences to feature in the program, alongside a larger gallery of wanted people published today on our website. Partnership work like this is a great example of how the public can help us to progress investigations and ensure that offenders face justice.

“I would urge everyone to watch these episodes of Crimewatch Live, and to carefully explore our website to see if you recognise any of the suspects.  We know some people travelled great distances to take part in the disorder, so I’d urge you to review the images even if there was no disorder in your area.

“Working with the CPS, and others in the criminal justice system, we are committed to bringing these offenders to justice keep our communities kept safe”.

Earlier this month, representatives from Operation Navette and policing featured on an episode of Crimewatch Live that kickstarted series 21 of the famous documentary programme. Their segment on that particular episode - which featured suspects from Merseyside, Humberside, Cleveland, and Northumbria - can be watched back here:

As always, those who wish to remain anonymous can report information via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or give information online.