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Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker said: ‘I’m pleased to say there were only a small number of minor incidents’
Police at Hull Fair(Image: Donna Clifford/HullLive)
Police issue update following Hull Fair 2026. Here’s what you need to know:
- The annual return of Hull Fair saw thousands of people flock to Walton Street to enjoy the rides and atmosphere. Humberside Police has since thanked everyone who helped to keep its officers and staff safe, including Hull City Council.
- The force said there were only a ‘small number of minor incidents’. As a result, four arrests were made for offences including assault and being drunk and disorderly. 42 dispersal orders were issued.
- Assistant Chief Constable Mike Walker said: “As a yearly highlight for the city, Hull Fair is one of the largest events we police in our region, and I’m pleased to say there were only a small number of minor incidents. We had officers and staff on the ground, and our command suite running for the whole time that the Fair was open. I would like to thank all of our officers and staff and our partners at Hull City Council for their support in once again helping make this an enjoyable event for the vast majority who attended.”
- He continued: “Everyone who works at Hull Fair loves the opportunity to talk to the public, and we’re grateful that so many people stopped to chat with our teams patrolling to thank us for keeping them safe. In eight days, I’m pleased to say of the estimated 600,000 who attend the fair each year, we only arrested four people at the event for offences including assault and being drunk and disorderly. Across the event we also issued 42 dispersal orders to individuals. Once again, I hope if you did attend you had a really enjoyable time and we look forward to next year.”
- For more Humberside Police news, click here.
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