Despite the downpour, the second weekend of Operation Lion kept officers in Tenby busy dealing with - burglary, revellers and reports of domestic abuse.

Under Operation Lion, which is currently running every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday in Tenby until September 1, more police resources are dedicated to the area to help cope with the increase of crime, disorder and antisocial behaviour the town experiences over the summer.

From the train station to the town centre, Dyfed-Powys Police officers patrolled to make sure the weekend wasn’t a washout.

Summing up the operation, Tenby Inspector, Aled Davies, said: “On the whole, this weekend’s visitors have enjoyed themselves without spoiling it for others. Unfortunately, some people’s behaviour did get out of hand and we made a few arrests.”

Under Operation Lion, Constables and Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) can direct people to leave certain areas of Tenby if their behaviour is unacceptable, which can stop behaviour getting worse. Known as a Section 35 notice, not complying can lead to arrest.

A 21-year-old man was issued with a notice on Saturday after becoming agitated about being refused entry to a number of pubs in Tenby. He did not return to town, freeing up officers to deal with other incidents.

On Sunday, officers worked with licensees and door staff to find a suspect connected to an earlier burglary at Londis, Trafalgar Road. Within three hours, officers made an arrest.

A man from Bristol was also arrested on Saturday , on suspicion of breach of peace, after officers were called to a domestic incident at a bed and breakfast.

Reports of domestic abuse rise over the summer months and Dyfed-Powys Police is asking people to watch out for the signs. Things to look out for include:

• One partner seems afraid of the other, or very anxious to please him or her

• One partner often criticises or humiliates the other in front of other people

• You can see physical injuries (bruises, broken bones, sprains, cuts etc.) and may have been given unlikely explanation for their injuries

• One partner is reluctant to leave children with the other partner.

Inspector Davies continued: “We’re very lucky to live and work in a place that people want to visit and we welcome visitors to the area to come and enjoy what is on offer. However, we won’t put up with people behaving badly and ruining the fun for everyone.

“We’ll continue taking action against anyone causing ASB, public disorder or committing crime in Tenby over the summer.”

To report domestic abuse call police on 101. If you’re reporting to police as abuse is happening call 999.

For more information about Operation Heirloom - Dyfed-Powys Police’s response to domestic abuse over the summer months - visit: https://www.dyfed-powys.police.uk/en/newsroom/press-releases/police-highlight-signs-of-domestic-abuse-during-summer-spike/