CRIME levels in Harwich will be put under the spotlight at a public meeting next week.

Essex police and crime commissioner Nick Alston will host the meeting.

It will be an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions about crime and policing in the area.

Mr Alston said: “It is important that crime continues to fall in Essex – that we have fewer victims of crime and fewer people living in fear of crime.

“I am committed to the principle of local solutions for local problems, and to ensuring that police, partner agencies, the voluntary sector and residents work together as closely as possible to keep our communities safe.”

The PCC meeting takes place at the Long Meadows community centre on Wednesday from 4pm to 6pm.