Male arrested after assaulting police officer on street in Flintshire

The male was one of eight to be arrested in the Flintshire North region in the last 24 hours – another saw a male in custody for possession of a bladed article in public.

Police also dealt with an incident at an address where there were concerns that the occupant is being “cuckooed”.

Cuckooing is where vulnerable people have their homes taken over by criminal gangs, who use the property for their criminality.

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A spokesperson for North Wales Police said: “We're working with the local authority to wrap around the victim and safeguard them.

“We need you in the community to help us identify the addresses where this may be happening.

“If you've noticed your neighbour not leaving the house as much, or constant coming and going by strangers and suspected users or dealers - you can let us known anonymously through Crimestoppers.”