THIS is the moment officers battered their way through a door on a drugs warrant as part of a 'day of action' on a city estate.

The video, shared by West Mercia Police, shows an officer with an enforcer - heavy duty metal battering ram -  smashing his way through the door of a house in Warndon as part of a drugs warrant.

Officers then search through cupboards before leading away a man in handcuffs as part of the warrant which can only be carried out after it has been granted by the court.

As previously reported, the drugs warrant, a speed enforcement operation and bike patrols all formed part of a day of action in Warndon last Tuesday.

One man was arrested on suspicion of public disorder, obstructing an officer, and refusing to give details to police following a warrant at an address at Swaledale Court which was in response to community concerns over drug dealing in the area.

He was later de-arrested pending further enquiries. A woman, 41, and a man were also detained at the scene while searches were carried out, but they were later released.

Three mobile phones, a tablet device, and a ‘kubotan’ weapon were seized and a suspected unregistered XL Bully dog was taken away by a dog handler to be assessed.

The mobile devices will now be examined by our digital media investigation (DMI) team to see if they have been involved in the sale and supply of drugs which may result in arrests in this ongoing investigation.

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A speed enforcement operation was carried out on Tolladine Road, Millwood Drive and Plantation Drive following community concerns over speeding motorists.

Fifteen cars were stopped. Thirteen drivers were given words of advice for exceeding the speed limit. One driver was given a ticket for doing 39mph on Millwood Drive where the limit is 30mph. On Tolladine Road, a driver was given words of advice for having illegally tinted windows.

Community Support and Engagement Officer (CSEO) Katrina Palmer, PC Kelvin James and PC Pheobe Attwood visited Worcestershire Royal Hospital where they chatted to members of the public and offered crime prevention advice and materials.

Inspector Tanya Beckett said: “Taking the time to go out within the community, in places you may not think to see officers, is an important part of policing. We want to be visible, approachable, and present within our local communities.” 

PCSOs Michael Exon, David Anderson and Connor Riley visited the Fairfield Centre on Carnforth Drive where children’s toys were destroyed in an arson attack on a shed last October.

They engaged with the children who sat in a police van and wore dress-up police hats, all as part of the day shining a light on the work of Warndon Safer Neighbourhood Team.