Portsmouth police give law-breakers the heads-up after revealing they will be out and about today

Officers in the Charles Dickens ward gave potential law-breakers the heads-up as they look to keep the peace.

During patrols, police said on Twitter they will be focusing on safeguarding visits for victims of domestic violence, arrest attempts for a subject breaching their court bail conditions and visits to resolve neighbour disputes.

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