Published: November 3, 2008
Two arrested in Burnham-On-Sea on 'unusually quiet' Halloween night

Two people were arrested by police in the Burnham-On-Sea area on what police described as an "unusually quiet" Halloween in the town.

In the Burnham and Highbridge area, police also made three alcohol seizures and one fireworks seizure. They also received five calls relating to anti-social behaviour.

Burnham-On-Sea fire brigade also attended a rubbish bin fire on the town's High Street at around 9pm after it was deliberately set alight.

Freezing cold temperatures are pro-active policing are thought to be two of the reasons for the reduction in trouble.

Sergeant Mike Tripp told Burnham-On-Sea.com: "As part of Operation Relentless, we carried out high visibility patrols across the town and the surrounding areas, with additional support from our Special Constables."

"Local retailers also played their part, as they all worked closely with their local Beat Managers and were refusing to sell eggs and flour to children in the run up to Halloween."

"We also provided more vulnerable residents with 'no trick or treat' posters to display in their window and liaised with local schools to ask children to respect these signs."