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Machynlleth Town Council Expresses Displeasure with Police Response to Comedy Festival Disorder

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Machynlleth Town Council members have voiced their frustration with the slow police response to a fight that broke out during the town's Comedy Festival. The incident occurred in the early hours of 3 May, with two men, aged 19 and 39, being arrested on suspicion of affray. The council meeting on 30 June saw councillors express their dissatisfaction with the delayed police arrival, with some stating that it took over an hour for officers to arrive from a neighbouring town. This incident has sparked a renewed call for increased police presence in the town, particularly on bank holidays, which was initially requested in January.

Key Takeaways:

  • The fight during the Comedy Festival resulted in two arrests on suspicion of affray, with the perpetrators being released on bail pending further enquiries.
  • Machynlleth Town Council has expressed its displeasure with the delayed police response to the incident, with some councillors stating that it took over an hour for officers to arrive from a neighbouring town.
  • The council had initially requested an increased police presence in the town on bank holidays in January, which remains unresolved.
  • The incident has led to a renewed call for improved police response times and increased presence in the town.
  • Councillor Llinos Griffiths expressed the concern of residents, asking, "Where are the police now?" highlighting the need for a more visible police presence.
  • Local officers from Dyfed-Powys Police disputed the council's claim that the response took an hour, stating that they provided a presence in the town throughout Saturday and Sunday.

Statistics:

  • Two men, aged 19 and 39, were arrested on suspicion of affray in connection with the fight.
  • The incident occurred in the early hours of 3 May, with police arriving over an hour later, according to the council.
  • Machynlleth Town Council initially requested increased police presence on bank holidays in January.
  • Local officers from Dyfed-Powys Police provided a presence in the town throughout Saturday and Sunday.

Sources:

  • "Machynlleth Town Council has resolved to write a complaint about the lack of police presence at this year's Comedy Festival after a fight broke out." - https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/topic/machynlleth
  • "Police were called to a fight in the early hours of 3 May following reports of disorder on the town's high street." - https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/topic/police
  • "Local officers provided a presence in the town and Comedy Festival throughout Saturday and Sunday, including the evening." - https://www.cambrian-news.co.uk/topic/police

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