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Arsonists, fly-tippers and other criminals are being caught red-handed by increased CCTV, says Tameside council.

More than 162 arrests have been made so far this year, according to information provided by Tameside council’s CCTV team. This is over three times more than the entirety of last year.

New mobile CCTV cameras, introduced earlier this year in fly-tipping hotpot areas, have also helped to identify suspected offenders in six cases.

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The local authority’s CCTV network has over 300 cameras monitoring town centres, parks, public spaces and council buildings. There are now an additional three mobile cameras that are used to target problem spot

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