Football hero back in home town

Former football hero Jack Charlton will kick start the week of action

Football legend Jack Charlton is returning to his roots to spearhead a week-long drive to improve the Northumberland town where he was born.

The former centre-half, who tasted World Cup glory in 1966, will help kick start a week of action in Hirst, Ashington, from Monday.

The aim of the initiative is to reduce crime and clean up the area's streets.

During the week locals will also be offered crime prevention advice and will see extra officers on patrol.

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The Northumbria Police campaign is also aiming to encourage more people to get involved in neighbourhood watch schemes.

Sergeant Jon Bensley, of the Ashington neighbourhood team, said: "It is great that a local and national legend like Jack Charlton is giving his support to this initiative.

"I am sure he will be impressed with all the work that is going on in the area.

"We want to get the residents themselves involved in helping out, as well as showing them the range of activities and help on offer."

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