AN MP stressed the need for a police based in Prestatyn and more police officers in Rhyl during a meeting with the chief constable for North Wales Police.

Dr James Davies, MP for Vale of Clwyd, enjoyed a 'productive' introductory meeting with Carl Foulkes.

The politician took the opportunity to highlight constituents' concerns regarding crime across the Vale of Clwyd and outlined the action he would like to see taken.

Dr Davies said: "I emphasised the need for a firm line to be taken in areas in the constituency where overlooking antisocial behaviour has sometimes become commonplace. I also raised the recent spate of car and vehicle thefts and praised the recent work on county lines.

"I emphasised the need for more to be done to ensure vulnerable people are not exploited and that criminals are stopped from operating in our towns.

“We discussed drug problems across the constituency and I told the Chief Constable that a firmer stance is crucial if we are to get this problem under better control," he added.

“I also raised the need for a police base in Prestatyn town centre and called for more officers to be located in Rhyl Town Centre."

Mr Foulkes was formally appointed chief constable at the Police and Crime Panel in September 2018.

He is responsible for the direction and control of the force.

Dr Davies added: “I am very grateful to the chief constable for meeting me and listening to the concerns I put forward."

"I hope this is the start of a positive working relationship between North Wales Police and myself whereby I can work closely to help ensure that our communities are a safe place for all."