COMMUNITY beat manager PC Tony Himycz is giving Hapton residents the change to quiz him about policing in the area during his first two police advice surgeries.

Older members of the community will get the chance to question him first when he drops in to a coffee morning on Thursday, April 24 at the Methodist Church Hall in Whitefield Street.

PC Himycz will be at the hall from 9am to noon to offer crime prevention advice and answer general questions about policing.

Monthly visits

It will be the first of what is hoped will become monthly visits to talk to people attending the coffee morning.

He will also be available for all residents between 7pm and 9pm on Monday, April 28 at the hall, again to offer advice and answer queries.

PC Himycz said: "I am looking forward to meeting more of the people who live and work on my beat at the first two surgeries.

"I think it's quite important that I put time aside to talk to residents about their concerns.

"I hope that people will look upon these surgeries as a good opportunity to get to know me and share their concerns."