AS the Prime Minister is now aware, Operation Ratcatcher is two-thirds of the way to being a tremendous success.

As we reported yesterday, the anti-crime campaign backed by the Evening Press has led to a flood of tip-offs from residents.

Police have already acted on some of this information, making arrests and seizing stolen goods. If this excellent progress is translated into convictions, Ratcatcher will be a triumph.

The initiative has already re-engaged the people of York in the fight against crime, and worried the city's criminals.

All in all, an excellent month's work.

Updated: 11:12 Thursday, November 21, 2002