Wiltshire Police enquiry offices have reopened.

The decision has been made following the latest government advice and measures being put in place to protect both the public and the force's officers and staff.

Trowbridge and Bourne Hill's offices will be open 8.30am to 5.30pm Monday to Friday and 9am to 1pm on Saturday (9am-1pm)

Gablecross will have the same Monday to Friday hours but open from 8.30am on Saturdays. vAll enquiry offices are closed on Sunday.

A spokesman said: "We fully appreciate that some people will still not feel confident attending enquiry offices. We want to reassure them that they are still able to contact us through a variety of means, including the 999 emergency and 101 non-emergency numbers, our website, and using the yellow phones positioned outside enquiry offices.

"At this time, enquiry offices will remain closed at Marlborough and Melksham, as well as the front counter service at our shared premises at Monkton Park in Chippenham. However, the Wiltshire Council enquiry office at Monkton Park will remain open as a necessary contact point for vulnerable people."

Visitors will be asked to enter one at a time, stay two metres apart and use hand sanitiser.

Police and Crime Commissioner for Swindon and Wiltshire Angus Macpherson said: "I welcome the decision to re-open enquiry offices at Trowbridge, Gablecross and Bourne Hill. It is important that the police are able to deliver a vital public service when safe and appropriate to do so.

“The health and safety of both the public and our officers and staff has been at the forefront of our minds throughout the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and we have continued to follow the guidance set out by the Government.

“Despite some of our enquiry offices re-opening, and extensive safety measures being put in place throughout our estate, I want to remind people of the other ways the police can be contacted. Calling us or visiting the Wiltshire Police website is still the safest option for everyone”.

Chief Constable Kier Pritchard said: "I want to thank people for their continued patience and understanding as we continue to adapt to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and the new normal.

“I want to reassure you that the initial closure of our enquiry offices has not impacted our visibility in your communities. Our police stations have been, and will remain running as normal, and you will have no doubt seen our Community Policing Teams out and about on patrol in your area, and responding to 999 and 101 calls.

"I want to thank you all for you continued support for Wiltshire Police. These are unprecedented times, and I know there are still challenges and uncertainty ahead, but as ever, we are committed to providing the very best service to the communities of Wiltshire and Swindon."