ESSEX’S crime commissioner is holding a public meeting in Friton on Thursday, December 18.

Nick Alston is hosting the meeting at the Frinton Community Association, in Soken House, at the Triangle Shopping Centre, at 6.30pm.

Topics for discussion will include burglary, vehicle theft, PSCOs, police visibility and violent crime.

Chief Insp Russ Cole and the Tendring Community Safety Partnership will explain what is being done to keep the district safe.

Residents can book one-on-one surgeries with Mr Alston between 4.30pm and 5.30pm.

Appointments must be scheduled in advance at essex.pcc.police.uk/pccsurgeries.