Bury residents have raised concerns about issues in their community during a police meeting.

Officers from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) have been out and about in Bury this week meeting school pupils and residents.

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During a community meeting at Bury Croquet Club on Thursday evening, residents told officers about concerns they had regarding drug use, anti-social behaviour and speeding issues.

Police said that knowing about these concerns was helpful and they will be targeting their activity on these issues over the next few weeks.

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They will also be targeting areas of interest with plain clothes operations in the near future too.

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Last week, officers visited Christ Church CE Primary School, Woodbank Primary School and Greenmount Primary School to share exciting plans for the next school year.

Pupils from Summerseat Methodist Primary School found out what community policing involved and asked many questions about police protective equipment.

This weekend, officers have been present at Burrs Big Weekend and Ramsbottom Festival where members of the public can flag any issues or ask any questions they may have.