The computers can access police databases remotely

North Wales Police have unveiled new high-technology tools in their fight against crime.

Six officers patrolling the Caia Park estate - rocked by two nights of violence in June - have been given hand held computers to help them fight crime quicker.

The force also revealed its 'hotspot' car which will be strategically parked and emblazoned with a range of messages, for example, warning people that thieves are operating in a particular area.

The thinking behind the issue of hand-held computers issued to community officers in Caia Park, is to make their work on the estate more effective.

Newly-appointed Sergeant Darren Jacks and his five community beat managers will use the computers to input information and access police databases as well as cutting back on paperwork enabling them to spend more time on the beat.

Over 70 people were arrested during the rioting

The initiative is part of the Aquarius project which supports the use of leading edge technology to fight crime.

Extra police officers have been drafted in to patrol a Wrexham housing estate following two nights of violence in June.

A total of 73 people were arrested during the trouble which police believe was racially-motivated.

"A major part of our work can be done on the tablets via an air link meaning that we can dedicate more time to Caia Park and its residents," said Sergeant Jacks.

It was only last week that North Wales Police chiefs announced on a public meeting in Caia Park, that an extra five special constables will be patrolling the estate.