28/07/2026
๐ฎ๐ผโโ๏ธ Operation Virtue Update โ Working Together for a Safer Wrexham
Operation Virtue brings together North Wales Police and key local partners to help maintain a safe, welcoming and well-supported night-time economy in Wrexham City Centre.
Through high-visibility patrols, effective communication and close partnership working, officers and partner agencies provide reassurance, identify concerns early and ensure that people can access appropriate support when they need it.
Events Medical Team โ Saltney Ltd has proudly supported Hafan y Dref and Wrexhamโs night-time economy since November 2021.
Every Saturday evening, from 10:30pm until 4:30am, our team operates from Hafan y Dref, providing dedicated medical care, welfare assistance and safeguarding support to members of the public.
๐ Hafan y Dref is located on the corner of St Giles Street and Brook Street, adjacent to The Parish and Frayโs Sports Bar.
From this central location, our team provides:
๐ Medical assessment and immediate treatment
๐ Welfare support for anyone who is vulnerable, upset or distressed
๐ก๏ธ Safeguarding support for women, girls and other vulnerable individuals
๐ A safe, professional and non-judgemental place for anyone who feels frightened, unwell or unable to get home safely
๐ Practical welfare assistance, including emergency footwear and essential supplies
๐ Help contacting family members, friends, taxi providers or the emergency services
๐ค Support following accidents, illness or assaults
๐จ Appropriate escalation to North Wales Police or the ambulance service when required
This service is strengthened by close partnership working with:
๐ค North Wales Police
๐ค Wrexham County Borough Council
๐ค The WCBC CCTV Suite
๐ค Cynergy Security Services and their excellent door staff
๐ค Venue landlords, landladies and establishment managers
๐ค Licensed premises and hospitality staff
๐ค Taxi drivers and taxi providers
๐ค Other organisations supporting Wrexhamโs night-time economy
Each partner plays an important role in identifying concerns, protecting vulnerable people and sharing information quickly so that the right support can be provided.
The medical and welfare service at Hafan y Dref also helps reduce unnecessary pressure on ambulance crews, emergency departments and police resources by ensuring that people receive timely and appropriate care within the city centre.
Engagement with women and girls has been extremely positive, providing valuable opportunities to offer reassurance, listen to concerns and promote a consistent approach to safety and safeguarding.
We are proud of the trusted partnerships that have developed since November 2021, and we remain committed to working together to tackle violence against women and girls and help keep Wrexham safe.
Together, we are helping to ensure that Wrexham remains a safe and welcoming place to live, work and visit.
Would you like a dedicated medical, welfare and safeguarding team to support a Safer Streets initiative in your town or city?
Contact Colin at [email protected] to discuss how Events Medical Team โ Saltney Ltd can support your local night-time economy.