CHESHIRE Police is urging rural residents to help with its pledge to support rural communities.

One of the commitments from the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner John Dyer was to reduce crime in rural areas.

Residents of more remote communities are invited to an upcoming rural and wildlife conference to hear more about the initiative from senior officers and to give their own feedback and share their experiences.

Mr Dwyer said: “Although crime is falling, here in Cheshire we recognise that rural crime can have a devastating impact on its victims. It can be felt on a personal level, affect people’s livelihood and their way of life.

“This is why it is a priority in my policing plan. I’d encourage people to get involved and come to the Rural and Wildlife Crime Conference. By working together we can tackle rural crime at its root cause.”

Chief Constable Byrne added: “Last autumn we ran our ‘100 Days of rural crime’ campaign, working with our local communities to prevent crime in our rural areas. In 2016 we want to do more, not only to re-iterate that we’re here for you, when and where you need us, but to listen to your views and tackle your issues head on.”

The event will take place on Monday February 29 at Willington Hall, Tarporley, CW6 0NB.

Registration begins at 9.30am.

To register online visit cheshire.police.uk/about-us/events/rural-and-wildlife-conference