Nottinghamshire Police is backing a week of action to crackdown on shoplifting and other business crime as well as prevent offending in the future.

The force is shining a spotlight on its ongoing commitment to support the county's shops, bars, restaurants, and other venues by supporting the National Business Crime Centre's initiative which began yesterday (Monday 17 October).

The week of action will see officers and the force's partners working together to hold targeted operations in Nottingham city centre and town centres across the county to engage with businesses and raise awareness of business crime in communities.

As well as tackling some of the most prolific offenders, officers will also take part in proactive patrols in specific areas and make visits to businesses most affected by crime. These businesses will receive a crime prevention visit from crime prevention officers to provide assessment and advice.

Inspector Oliver Vale, of Nottinghamshire Police, said: "As a force we have an ongoing commitment to work with our partners to tackle the issue of business crime.

"Reducing the misery caused by retail crime, both financially for business owners and emotionally for shop staff impacted by these incidents, is a key priority for Nottinghamshire Police.

"Business crime also helps to fund other crime activity and can have a massive impact on the wider economy, especially at a time when inflation is soaring and small businesses are feeling the pinch.

"We will take robust action against those who target hardworking shop staff and businesses in our communities.

"The week of action is an opportunity to bring police and partners together to tackle the key issues of business crime.

"It will allow us to engage with businesses and find ways to help reduce and prevent offending in future."

Businesses trading on high streets and town centres are also encouraged to get involved and display the ShopKind messaging in their stores. All of the ShopKind materials can be downloaded for free by clicking here.