Operation Artemis July

Officers today gathered for an early-morning briefing ahead of a domestic abuse focused Operation Artemis.

The briefing saw Assistant Chief Constable Wayne Fox talk to officers about the day's activities with officers pursuing high-risk perpetrators and safeguarding victims from harm. 

This type of activity is what our officers do day in and day out to protect people and our communities. 

We have made 12 arrests so far as part of Operation Artemis today.

The suspects have been arrested for a number of different offences including rape, assault and harassment. 

Following some earlier warrants and arrest attempts, our officers arrested 12 people for a variety of different offences.

These include: 

• A 46-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape
• A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape
• A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of rape
• A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
• A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of rape
• A 44-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and harassment
• A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and theft in dwelling
• A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm
• A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of rape
• A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of common assault
• A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of harassment
• A 42-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of harassment

A 43-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of harassment and two counts of breaching bail after being arrested by officers today.

This follows the earlier arrest of a 56-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of common assault.

Another arrest makes 15 in total so far under Operation Artemis! 

A 42-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of breaching a Domestic Abuse Protection Order (DAPO).

Some key features of DAPOs:

• The DAPO will have no time restrictions
• DAPOs require forces to actively monitor compliance
• Breaching a DAPO is a criminal offence and can result in five years imprisonment, a fine or both
• Positive requirements can be imposed under a DAPO; mandating the perpetrator to take positive action such as attendance on a perpetrator behaviour change programme

Find out more about DAPOs here: How to report domestic abuse | Cleveland Police

We have been supported during Operation Artemis today by our partner agencies including local authorities and charities including My Sister's Place and Harbour.

Our officers work closely with local partner agencies to safeguard and protect anyone impacted by domestic abuse.

You can report domestic abuse of any kind to Cleveland Police at any time of night or day – please phone 101 or report online.

If you’re experiencing domestic abuse, please visit our website for details of organisations that can provide support, including the police: Support organisations for victims of domestic violence | Cleveland Police

Cleveland Police has secured 151 Domestic Abuse Protection Orders (DAPOs) in the first four months of a Home Office and Ministry of Justice pilot.

All of these DAPO applications were submitted by police and granted by the courts to provide further protection to victims of domestic abuse.

The force was selected as one of the pilot forces to start implementing DAPOs which provide enhanced protection for victims through the enforcement of wide-ranging prohibitions.

Unlike some existing protections, DAPOs have no time restrictions and perpetrators can be arrested if they breach the order.

Find out more about DAPOs here: How to report domestic abuse | Cleveland Police

A 42-year-old man was arrested on warrant meaning 16 people have so far been arrested as part of Operation Artemis.

Do you believe you - or someone you know - may be at risk of domestic abuse?

Are you concerned about a potential or current partner, or do you have concerns regarding your ex-partner that you still have contact with, maybe because you share children?

You can ask us for a disclosure under ‘Clare’s Law’.

Find out more here: Request information under Clare's Law: Request information under Clare's Law: Make a Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme (DVDS) application | Cleveland Police

We’re reminding anyone experiencing domestic abuse that if and when you are ready to report, we are here for you. 

We have dedicated, specially trained officers who will listen to you, believe you, support you and protect you.

You can report domestic abuse to Cleveland Police 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and there are also excellent local organisations who can help you.

You can use the 101 number to contact Cleveland Police at any time - but always use 999 in an emergency. 

You can find out more about how to report domestic abuse here: How to report domestic abuse | Cleveland Police