Corbyn calls for more investment to tackle crime

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has heard from Lancashire residents with concerns about escalating crime.

Mr Corbyn attended a meeting at St Ambrose Church Hall in Leyland, South Ribble, on Tuesday where he heard from residents with concerns about the crime rate.

About 25 people attended and raised issues about drug dealing and a lack of police presence in the area.

The leader of the opposition said:

Resident Marguerite Ralphs said:

Mr Corbyn said:

Police and crime commissioner Clive Grunshaw, who attended the meeting with Mr Corbyn, said:

He said officers were also having to deal with mental health issues because of cuts in other services.

Mr Corbyn said Labour was committed to recruiting more police officers and more police community support officers.

Mr Corbyn said he was in the area to support the local election campaign.

South Ribble Borough Council is currently Conservative but Mr Corbyn said Labour was "campaigning to win".