Southend Council has revealed plans for 40 new cameras across the town, including Leigh. It comes after Luke Bellfield, 18, was stabbed to death on Friday, February 26 in Old Leigh. The council revealed two temporary CCTV cameras have been installed at Bell Wharf and the bottom of Belton Bridge, Leigh. In addition, a new frontline security base for community safety officers will open at Leigh Heritage Centre. Cutting edge technology will be added to cameras across the town in an effort to crack down on crime. Martin Terry, councillor for community safety and customer contact, said: “This work includes adding to our network of 165 cameras with the installation of over 40 new cameras in areas highlighted through public consultation as potential hot spots.
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Temporary CCTV cameras and a safety team office will be added to a town after a teenager was murdered. Southend Council Several security initiatives are being introduced to the Old Town area of Leigh-on-Sea to heighten security and safety in the area. It comes Luke Bellfield, 18, was stabbed to death on Friday, February 26 in Old Leigh. A new security office will be up and running from this Saturday inside the Leigh Heritage Centre. The centre will be used as a base for Community Safety Officers who will provide a patrolling presence and seek to reduce crime, anti-social behaviour and the fear of crime by providing reassurance, assistance and help in order to create a safer, more pleasant environment.
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