POLICE gave crime prevention advice to around 600 people during three surgeries in December.

CSOs Steve Dodd, Wendy Stanley and Maurizio Lucchesi spoke to Culcheth, Glazebury and Birchwood residents.

They demonstrated how to use personal attack, shed and window alarms and property marking pens at Sainsbury’s in Culcheth, Bents Garden Centre and Birchwood Shopping Centre.

CSO Stanley said: “It is important for residents to be aware of the simple practical steps that they can take to keep themselves and their property safe.”