Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall staff thank police after series of anti-social incidents on hospice grounds

In the last month there have been several reports of anti-social and criminal behaviour at the hospice in Thorpe Road, including cars parking up and playing loud music, nitrous oxide canisters and other litter left on the ground and drug taking including smoking cannabis.

Officers have been patrolling the area and have so far carried out five stop-searches of males found at the location, as well as given out a community resolution for possession of cannabis and two fines for breaching covid restrictions.

Speaking to The Peterborough Telegraph, a spokeswoman for the hospice praised the police efforts, which allow the hospice team to continue their crucial work.

The spokeswoman said: "We’re really grateful to our friends at Cambridgeshire Constabulary for so swiftly and efficiently dealing with the incident reported by our vigilant night staff of loud music and noise coming from people meeting in the hospice car park.

“Our hospice teams are working tirelessly around the clock during the ongoing pandemic to make sure patients in our care continue to receive the expert and compassionate care they need and deserve. Anti-social behaviour like this will not be tolerated at any time, and we’re grateful to the Police for making this clear with their swift response and action.”

PC Kieran Teanby, from the local neighbourhood policing team, said: “We don't need to remind people how disrespectful this behaviour is; it is affecting residents who are receiving end-of-life care, not to mention the breach of covid restrictions.

“We have been patrolling the area and have engaged with some people, however the issue is still happening. For as long as this is a problem we will continue our patrols, use the powers available to us and take positive action where appropriate.”

Sue Ryder Thorpe Hall recently launched a second urgent fundraising campaign in response to the devastating impact the pandemic is having on its funding; fundraising events remain cancelled and Sue Ryder’s charity shops are closed once again.

You can find out more about Sue Ryder’s Winter Appeal at www.sueryder.org/winterappeal20