Four people have been arrested in Stockport following a police crackdown in the town centre.

Among the suspected offences were affray, theft, and criminal damage - charges, criminal behaviour orders and further investigations have followed.

The arrests took place on Friday 18 September, during a day of increased patrols targeting anti-social behaviour, shoplifting and drugs.

The police deployment formed part of 'Operation Rimini', an initiative which aims to thwart and deter crime, while also reassuring residents with a high-visibility police presence.

Throughout the day, officers carried out patrols, stop searches, and traffic enforcement.

They also spoke with residents and business owners to address concerns and gather intelligence, setting up 'engagement stalls' around the town centre to do so.

Inspector Jason Holmwood, from GMP's Stockport district, said: "Operation Rimini continues to deliver a visible and proactive policing presence in Stockport Town Centre.

"By combining enforcement activity with public engagement, we are able to tackle the issues that matter most to our communities, from shop theft and anti-social behaviour to serious violence and knife crime.

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"The arrests and positive stop search outcomes demonstrate our commitment to identifying and dealing with offenders, while our engagement work helps build stronger relationships with residents, businesses and visitors to the town centre.

"The deployment of the knife arch at Stockport Interchange is another important step in our efforts to reduce knife crime and make our public spaces safer.

"Working alongside our partners at TfGM, we will continue to use every tool available to prevent violence, protect the public and ensure Stockport remains a safe place to live, work and visit."