PFD report

Ellie Mae Herron · Prevention of Future Deaths report

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Issued 24 Apr 2026•East Riding and Hull

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Concerns
4

Raised in this report

Recipients
1

Named on the report

Responses found
1

Of 1 recipient

Stated actions
10

Described in responses

Recipients and published responses

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Concerns and recipient responses

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Concerns raised4

  1. Alcohol consumption in Pearson Park
  2. Drug selling and drug abuse in Pearson Park
  3. Criminal activity in Pearson Park
Responses linked to these concerns

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Actions described in response An action is something a recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to a concern raised.6

  1. Action

    Continue operations targeting organised crime groups, drug supply and related addresses through patrols, warrants, arrests and disruption activity.

    Stated by Humberside PoliceStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 6 May 2026.
  2. Action

    Implement environmental and surveillance measures in Pearson Park, including cameras, CCTV repair, lighting, vegetation management, property boarding and electrical isolation.

    Stated by Humberside PoliceStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 6 May 2026.
  3. Action

    Deploy dedicated detectives and daily crime-log reviews to expedite action against priority nominals and crimes linked to Operation Vortex.

    Stated by Humberside PoliceStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 6 May 2026.

Respondent positions A position is what a recipient says about a concern when it does not describe a specific action.1

  1. Position

    Existing and continuing policing, prevention, intelligence-gathering and partnership support fully address the identified concerns around Pearson Park.

    Stated by Humberside PoliceExisting arrangements considered sufficientThe respondent said that existing arrangements were sufficient, so no further action was needed.

Source evidence

How this individual concern was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. Response links show a clear evidence connection; they do not assign responsibility.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Alcohol consumption in Pearson Park

Wider context from the report

“Pearson Park is frequented by individuals who sell and abuse drugs, drink alcohol and in addition, many individuals sleep rough in the park. It is well known that criminal activities of various sorts occurs in this park, and vulnerable individuals are at high risk as a consequence. ”

Is this part of a recurring concern?

No recurring-concern membership is currently published.

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How this individual concern was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. Response links show a clear evidence connection; they do not assign responsibility.

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Drug selling and drug abuse in Pearson Park

Wider context from the report

“Pearson Park is frequented by individuals who sell and abuse drugs, drink alcohol and in addition, many individuals sleep rough in the park. It is well known that criminal activities of various sorts occurs in this park, and vulnerable individuals are at high risk as a consequence. ”

Is this part of a recurring concern?

No recurring-concern membership is currently published.

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Source evidence

How this individual concern was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. Response links show a clear evidence connection; they do not assign responsibility.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Criminal activity in Pearson Park

Wider context from the report

“Pearson Park is frequented by individuals who sell and abuse drugs, drink alcohol and in addition, many individuals sleep rough in the park. It is well known that criminal activities of various sorts occurs in this park, and vulnerable individuals are at high risk as a consequence. ”

Is this part of a recurring concern?

No recurring-concern membership is currently published.

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Source evidence

How this individual concern was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the report wording shown below. Response links show a clear evidence connection; they do not assign responsibility.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Rough sleeping in Pearson Park

Wider context from the report

“Pearson Park is frequented by individuals who sell and abuse drugs, drink alcohol and in addition, many individuals sleep rough in the park. It is well known that criminal activities of various sorts occurs in this park, and vulnerable individuals are at high risk as a consequence. ”

Is this part of a recurring concern?

No recurring-concern membership is currently published.

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Continue operations targeting organised crime groups, drug supply and related addresses through patrols, warrants, arrests and disruption activity.

Verbatim wording from the response

“• Work continues in relation to Organised Crime Groups acting in and around the area to arrest, and bring to justice.”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
Page 5 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Implement environmental and surveillance measures in Pearson Park, including cameras, CCTV repair, lighting, vegetation management, property boarding and electrical isolation.

Verbatim wording from the response

“• Two Tactical Surveillance Unit cameras have been installed in the area”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
Page 4 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Deploy dedicated detectives and daily crime-log reviews to expedite action against priority nominals and crimes linked to Operation Vortex.

Verbatim wording from the response

“• Two dedicated Detective Constable’s have been allocated to the operation to expedite any crimes that occur linked to nominals on the tiered list, linked to Op Vortex area, or are crimes related to Op Vortex.”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
Page 5 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Continue intelligence development and coordinated tasking using problem profiles, a tiered nominal list, hotspot data and regular information-sharing with partners.

Verbatim wording from the response

“• A tiered list run by Hull City Council has been introduced to manage nominals in the area. These are individuals identified through police tasking processes as priority subjects based on repeat behaviour, risk, and community impact.”

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Response from Humberside Police
Page 4 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Use vulnerability forms and referrals to enable assessment, information-sharing and multi-agency support for people with multiple unmet needs.

Verbatim wording from the response

“Humberside Police complete a Vulnerable Adult form in relation to concerns they have when engaging with a member of the public. This enables assessment within our vulnerability hub and information sharing between partner agencies.”

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Response from Humberside Police
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Published 6 May 2026

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How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Continue targeted enforcement against drug use, antisocial behaviour and priority nominals through PSPO action, CPNW, CPN and CBO processes.

Verbatim wording from the response

“Humberside Police take regular robust enforcement options including those detailed below. For the North Bank Command Senior Leadership Team this area of Hull remains a priority for resources, prevention activity, and intelligence gathering. We will continue to target drug use in this area.”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
Page 1 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Existing and continuing policing, prevention, intelligence-gathering and partnership support fully address the identified concerns around Pearson Park.

Verbatim wording from the response

“As above, the area of and surrounding Pearson Park in Hull remains a priority for Humberside Police in terms of resources, prevention activity, and intelligence gathering. This is to target drug use and Anti-Social Behaviour, and assist partnership agencies to provide support to vulnerable individuals in the area.”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
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Published 6 May 2026

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Other statements in published responses

These actions and other statements could not be clearly connected to one concern in this report.

Recipient-stated actions An action is something a recipient says it has done, is doing, or plans to do in response to a concern raised.4

  1. 1

    Maintain dedicated daily high-visibility foot patrols in the Avenues area and request additional police resources when intelligence or demand requires.

    Stated by Humberside PoliceStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 6 May 2026.
  2. 2

    Provide additional operational capacity through dedicated staffing, overtime funding, mandatory patrol tasking, operational orders and staff briefings.

    Stated by Humberside PoliceStated completedThe respondent said that this action was complete when they made their response on 6 May 2026.
  3. 3

    Deliver community and partner engagement through resident meetings, Humber Talking, business and park-ranger liaison, briefings, and public-facing media communications.

    Stated by Humberside PoliceStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 6 May 2026.
  4. 4

    Operate recurring police-led and partnership forums to coordinate patrols, outreach, environmental works, communications, enforcement and review of local impacts.

    Stated by Humberside PoliceStated in progressThe respondent said that this action was in progress when they made their response on 6 May 2026.

Recipient positions A position is what a recipient says about a concern when they do not describe a specific action.1

  1. 1

    Improving Pearson Park lighting has not progressed because bat-related wildlife constraints and cost implications create practical challenges.

    Stated by Humberside PoliceUnable to actThe respondent said that a constraint prevented them from taking the relevant action.

Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Maintain dedicated daily high-visibility foot patrols in the Avenues area and request additional police resources when intelligence or demand requires.

Verbatim wording from the response

“The following is also ongoing in 2026:”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
Page 5 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Provide additional operational capacity through dedicated staffing, overtime funding, mandatory patrol tasking, operational orders and staff briefings.

Verbatim wording from the response

“• Addition £15k overtime budget secured”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
Page 4 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Deliver community and partner engagement through resident meetings, Humber Talking, business and park-ranger liaison, briefings, and public-facing media communications.

Verbatim wording from the response

“• A number of residents meetings/Street surgeries”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
Page 3 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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Source evidence

How this respondent action was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Operate recurring police-led and partnership forums to coordinate patrols, outreach, environmental works, communications, enforcement and review of local impacts.

Verbatim wording from the response

“• An Op Vortex briefing meeting has been set up between Hull West Supervision and Partners. This was initially a daily meeting and is now once every two weeks.”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
Page 4 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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Source evidence

How this respondent position was interpreted

PFD Monitor created a concise, searchable interpretation from the published response wording shown below.

PFD Monitor interpretation

Improving Pearson Park lighting has not progressed because bat-related wildlife constraints and cost implications create practical challenges.

Verbatim wording from the response

“Previously, conversations have taken place around improving the lighting within Pearson Park, however, due to the wildlife in the area, namely bats, and also the cost implications there have been challenges in relation to progressing this.”

Source location

Response from Humberside Police
Page 2 · response
Published 6 May 2026

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