Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
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Images released following disorder in Haringey on 6 August
Detectives from Operation Withern are today (Wednesday 10 August) releasing the second tranche of images of people police would like to speak with in relation to recent disorder affecting parts of London.Operation Withern's priority is to bring to justice those who have committed violent and criminal acts. As the detailed and thorough investigation progresses we will be issuing photographs of people who were in the vicinity of the disorder and who may be able to help officers with their enquiries.
These images we are releasing today relate to the looting and violent disorder in Tottenham, Haringey and Wood Green on 6 August.
If anyone recognises individuals in the photographs or has any information about the violence and disorder that has occurred they should contact the Major Investigation Team on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively anyone can report crime and provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
A dedicated webpage has gone live displaying the images of people the Metropolitan Police Service wants to speak to in connection with the serious disorder and violence that has been affecting parts of London: http://www.met.police.uk/disordersuspects/In addition Flickr is hosting the same photos so that the public have as many opportunities as possible to help the MPS identify those who committed violent and criminal acts on London's streets: http://www.flickr.com/photos/metropolitanpolice/sets/72157627267892973/
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The Metropolitan Police Service has now arrested a total of 805 people in connection with violence, disorder and looting.
So far 251 people have been charged.
A 21-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday evening on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the large fire at Reeves Furniture store in Reeves Corner, Croydon on Monday 8 August.
View photo's of people police would like to speak with in relation to recent disorder affecting parts of London on Flickr at:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/metropolitanpolice/sets/72157627267892...
If you recognise individuals in the photographs or have any information about the violence and disorder that has occurred contact the Major Investigation Team on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively anyone can report crime and provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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Met police morning update - Thursday 11 August 2011
The current situation facing London is one which affects all communities, regardless of age and ethnicity and we are all united in our wish for calm and an end to all disorder.
The police and London's communities are appalled by the current disorder and together we condemn the violence and criminality. The police will robustly pursue all those involved in criminality.
We understand that the Government is due to issue advice on insurance to businesses.
Please find below details of information released by the Met overnight:
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11 August 2011 09:04
Subject: Statement from DAC Kavanagh re warrants
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Steve Kavanagh said: "In the early hours
of this morning we started knocking on doors to arrest people. We have
got more than 100 warrants which we will be working our way through over
the coming hours and days. With so many officers on duty we want to use
their time by going out there and arresting burglars, robbers and
thieves - those people who cause concern and crime in our communities.
Some of those warrants are also directly linked to Operation Withern's
ongoing investigation."
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11 August 2011 08:10
Subject: Officer re: Catford disorder
Throughout today you will hear and see footage of an interview with Police Constable GordonMurphy, a Safer Neighbourhoods Team officer based in Lewisham, who received minor injuries in his foot while on duty on Monday 8 August night. In the Interview PC Murphy describes how, with four of his colleagues, he came under attack from a large group of people engaged in disorder while on duty at an industrial park on Bromley Road in Lewisham, where a Currys and PC World is located.
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11 August 2011 00:47
Subject: Update: Arrest figures - latest from NSY
The Metropolitan Police Service has now arrested a total of 820 people
in connection with violence, disorder and looting across London.
279 people have been charged so far.
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11 August 2011
Subject: Two arrests after looting in PimlicoOfficers investigating disorder in London last night (Wed, 11 August) arrested two 17 year old boys in connection with looting in the Sloane Square/ Pimlico areas.
On Monday 8 August and into the early hours of Tuesday 9 August looters attacked the Hugo Boss store along with a Bureau De Change in Sloane Square before attacking shops in Pimlico Road, including a jewellers.
The two were arrested on suspicion of burglary at separate addresses in the Notting Hill and Belgravia districts.
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11 August 2011
Subject: Further arrests follow disorderPolice arrested a man outside Enfield police station at approximately 21:45hrs on Wednesday 10 August for possession of two knuckle dusters, one of which is described as a "make shift" knuckle duster. He is currently in custody.
Police have arrested three men in connection with violent disorder and the arson at the Sony Distribution Centre, Solar Way Enfield, on Monday 8 August.
Two of the men (aged 17 and 18 years) remain in custody. The third man, aged 17, has been bailed.===========================================
11 August 2011 00:07
Subject: Further arrests re: Reeves fire - latest from NSY
Police have arrested a further two people in connection with the fire at
Reeves Furniture Store in Croydon on Monday 8 August.
On Wednesday 10 August, officers arrested a 15-year-old-boy and a
25-year-old man on suspicion of arson with intent endanger life. They
remain in custody at a south London police station.
A 21-year old man arrested on Tuesday 9 August in connection with the
incident has been bailed to return on a date in September.
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10 August 2011 23:28
Subject: Update: Man arrested with TVs - latest from NSY
At approx 19:00hrs on Wednesday 10 August, officers from Sutton Borough
carried out a Stop & Search on a 19-year old man. During the
search, officers examined a mobile phone found in his possession. The
IMEI number of the handset was checked to establish whether it had been
reported stolen. Checks confirmed the phone had been stolen during the
recent disorder in Croydon.
Officers attended an address to carry out a further search and noticed
two large boxes outside the property. After entering, two brand new
televisions were discovered. The man was arrested on suspicion of
burglary. He is now in custody at a south London police station.
Immediately following the arrest, local residents approached the
officers with information relating to other suspicious activities in the
local area linked to the disorder. Police are now following up these
leads and thank the local community for their support and co-operation.
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10 August 2011 20:44
Subject: Three more people arrested re disorder
Two males and a female have been arrested today, Wednesday 10 August, on
suspicion of violent disorder and criminal damage.
These arrests are in connection with the disorder and violence that took
place in Croydon on the evening of Monday 8 August.
All are currently in custody.
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10 August 2011 19:25
Subject: Arrest of person sought in images released
A 17-year-old woman from Croydon was today, Wednesday, 10 August,
arrested on suspicion of burglary. This arrest is in connection with the
disorder and violence that took place in Croydon on the night of Monday,
8 August. She remains custody at this time.
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Help identify disorder suspects:
Do you recognise any of the individuals in the photographs on our dedicated Flickr page or do you have any information about the violence and disorder that has occurred? If so, call the Major Investigation Team on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively anyone can report crime and provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Visit: http://www.flickr.com/photos/metropolitanpolice/sets/72157627267892973/
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Useful Information points:
Follow live updates on Police Information via Twitter on www.twitter.com/metpoliceuk
Regular updates can also be found on the MPS web site www.met.police.uk
For information surrounding fire safety and prevention, as well as the response from the London Fire Brigade to the disorder, visit the website www.london-fire.gov.uk or follow their tweets on Twitter @Londonfire
Updates regarding the Mark Duggan Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation can be found on the IPCC website www.ipcc.gov.uk
or follow their tweets on Twitter @IPCCnews
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A clear and unified vision to return Haringey to everyday life and business 13.08.11
The events of Saturday 6th, Sunday 7th and Monday 8th August were unprecedented in scale and breadth. Monday night was the worst the MPS has seen in current memory for unacceptable levels of widespread looting, fires and disorder. Officers put themselves on the line to protect life and communities.
Officers across Haringey are working hard to engage with the local community and businesses.
Regular meetings are being held between police, community representatives and partners including the local authority and fire brigade.
Several key members of the community from ward panels, trading associations, and Independent Advisor Group (IAG) representatives attended a meeting at the police patrol base in Wood Green on 11.08.11 to discuss concerns and find ways to drive the borough forward and back to normality as soon as possible.
Haringey Borough Commander Sandra Looby, who attended the meeting, said:
"The community have actively embraced police and worked with police to unite against wanton criminality. We all share a determination to bring to justice those responsible for damaging the very fabric of our community and to move forward.
"Already those that have harmed the community have seen the wrath of the law, with more than 900 arrests and counting across London.
"We are working together with our partners to make Haringey a safe borough for young and old alike and to ensure that those most affected by the disorder receive the appropriate support. We will do everything in our power to ensure that businesses are up and running as soon as possible.
"I would sincerely like to thank the community for their patience and their messages of support. I hear of people talking to officers on cordons or on patrol in the street and thanking them for their efforts. There are many other members of the police service, including detectives and members of police staff, that have been working around the clock to deliver the levels of policing you have been seeing. I know they all really appreciate your kind words.
"People have shown the community spirit that is representative of Haringey and together we will return the borough to the safe and harmonious area that it deserves to be."
Clasford Stirling MBE, a community developer who has worked on the Broad Water Farm Estate for 32 years, said:
"I understand all the problems going on and I strongly disagree with how people have echoed their frustration in the wrong way, putting their own lives and the lives of police and others at risk. The police are part of our community and everyone should welcome them. The bravery of police to help residents during the disorder is to be commended."
"This unity of all the different agencies in the borough working together will not stop until we improve our borough and try to address what has happened and bring our lives back to normality. I am proud to be part of this united approach."One thing that has been incredibly apparent over the last few days has been the overwhelming desire of the community to unite against the disorder. There is a clear and unified vision to return Haringey to everyday life and business.
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We would like to thank everyone for their messages of support and their patience over the past week. Please be assured that there remains an increased police presence across the borough and we are committed to working with the community and partner agencies in order to restore Haringey borough to ‘business as usual’ as soon as possible.
Met Police Service Key messages:
The recent disorder has affected all Londoners. Both suspects and victims have come from a widespread of communities and age groups.
Where individuals use the recent events as an excuse for
Both the Met and the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) have lessons that must be learnt regarding getting family liaison right in such cases. Together this learning will be acted upon.
The IPCC gave an update on their investigation into the death of Mark Duggan, within the boundaries of what can be said during an ongoing case. They also explained why their independence from the Police is so important and the necessary restrictions on providing information that they work within.
The Prime Minister has announced measures to support the business community. Affected businesses should be aware of all the options available to support them to re-establish their business. Further advice can be found at
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Some recent Haringey arrests of note:
Man charged with handling stolen goods after £40k recovered
An estimated £40,000 worth of electrical property was recovered by police in Tottenham following a call from a member of public. A 25 year-old man has been charged with handling stolen goods
Man arrested for violent disorder and theft
A 19 year-old man has been arrested in Haringey for violent disorder and theft. He is believed to have posted a picture on Twitter posing with stolen goods.
Man arrested in connection with violent disorder
A 22 year-old man has been arrested in Haringey on suspicion of violent disorder having seen his image in a national newspaper and handed himself in at Hornsey police station.
Man arrested on suspicion of burglary
A 21 year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a burglary that took place at a store in Wood Green after being recognised by a CCTV operator from images released by police.
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12.08.11
Total arrest update
The Metropolitan Police Service has now arrested a total of 1103 people in connection with violence, disorder and looting. 654 people have been charged and work continues.
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Men bailed re Enfield arson
Five men arrested in connection with violent disorder and the arson at the Sony Distribution Centre, Solar Way Enfield on Monday 8 August have been bailed to return to police in September pending enquiries.
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Met handles record numbers of calls during unrest
The Met's call handlers and dispatchers have handled record numbers of
calls from members of the public across London following the unrest.
The force's three communications centres, which make up the Central
Communications Command (CCC), received more than 42,000 telephone calls
between 07.00hrs on Monday 8 August and 07.00hrs on Tuesday 9 August.
This included just over 20,000 emergency calls. Between 19.00hrs and
23.00hrs on Monday more than 9,000 calls were received. This peaked at
22.00hrsm when more than 2000 emergency call were received within a 15
minute period.
In the following 24 hours, from 07.00hrs on Tuesday, it received 31,000
calls of which nearly 10,000 were emergency calls.
The total number of calls received far exceeds the record for calls
received in a single day. The previous highest total was just under
11,000 emergency calls 13 October 2008, which was no single notable
event but registered a particularly high volume of calls.
The centres also dispatched emergency response units to almost 6,000
incidents during the same period from 07.00hrs on Monday to 07.00hrs on
Wednesday.
At its peak there were in the region of 250 staff simultaneously on the
line to emergency callers. Due to the scale of the demand, staff worked
extended shifts with some working shifts in excess of 15 hrs, with
shifts changed at very short notice.
The CCC also provided specialist police communications support for the
operation and the huge deployment of officers, up to 16,000 at times,
serving across London dealing with the unrest. The Special Operations
Room (SOR), which provides the command and control centre from which the
command team has been directing one of the Met's largest policing
operations, is also a part of the Central Communications Command.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Steve Kavanagh said:
"The Met's response to the recent disorder has seen our officers and
staff working incredibly hard in the face of tough conditions, working
long hours to deliver a service to London.
"At times the record numbers of calls from the public to our call
centres made it difficult for us to maintain our usual high levels of
service but our staff continued to manage the intense demand. We
recognise that for many calling 999 in an emergency is one of the few
times they will interact with the police and we know we have to get this
right.
"While those officers on the front-line will be immediately recognised
for their bravery, we must remember the vital role all those in our call
handling centres play. They managed huge demand and dealt with traumatic
reports of criminal and potentially deadly activity.
"London has remained calm over the past two nights, this is thanks to
the efforts of officers and staff across the Met, plus the communities
of London coming together."
The three call handling centres, located in Bow, Lambeth and Hendon are
staffed around the clock, with each made up of staff dedicated to
handling emergency and non-emergency calls from the public, and those
managing communications direct with officers. All staff log reported
incidents allowing resources to be dispatched where available and
required.
The Met handles an average of around 7000 emergency 999 calls on a
normal day and around 15,000 non-emergency calls. During peak months of
June and July the number of 999 calls can rise to around 10,000 during
busy peak periods. Monday 8 August exceeded these norms.
Equipped with the latest communications technology, the Central
Communications Command provides London with its police response service
by handling emergency calls and other incoming calls into the Met,
logging incidents and allocating resources to respond accordingly.
+ The Metropolitan Police Service has now arrested a total of 1132
people in connection with violence, disorder and looting. 693 people
have been charged.
Since Saturday 6 August, 217 officers have reported being injured,
having experienced unprecedented violence directed at them during the
disorder.
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Special Constabulary out in force in response to London unrest
Volunteer police serving with the Metropolitan Police Special
Constabulary have turned out in force to serve alongside regular
officers in response to the disturbances across London.
Temporary Commissioner Tim Godwin has recognised those Special
Constables who volunteered for duty, both in direct response to the
unrest and helping provide core policing service to Londoners as
resources were drawn elsewhere.
The response was tremendous, with 1415 Special Constables performing
duties on Wednesday in the 24 hours from 6am. On average, they completed
around 10hrs each, with some doing more, to help restore order and keep
London safe. This huge turnout compares with an average Tuesday of
around 270 Special Constables on shift, performing a lower number of
hours.
The Operational Support Unit (OSU) is a team of Specials dedicated to
tackling anti-social behaviour and disorder across London, working
closely with regular officers. There has been an unprecedented response
from the OSU this week with some working night and day in a number of
trouble hots-spots in London including Haringey and Croydon, to help
restore order.
Temporary Commissioner Tim Godwin sent his personal thanks:
"I am grateful to all those Specials who have responded to the
extraordinary circumstances of recent days, giving their time to keep
London safe. Their contribution has been invaluable. My message is very
clear; there are ways of volunteering with police and local authorities
and lots of things you can do to make our cities safer. I would urge
people to visit our website below where they can apply to become
Specials."
Chief Officer of the Metropolitan Police Special Constabulary, Lorraine
Woolley added:
"Special Constables have been out on the streets, working with our
communities and at times at the very front-line in dealing with the
disturbance that has blighted London in recent days. Their efforts,
which continue at this time, demonstrate their commitment and
dedication, giving their time freely to help others.
"I want to thank all Special Constables who have and are continuing to
perform duties. My thanks also go also to the employers who have shown
incredible understanding in freeing them to undertake duties."
A number of London's employers have been supportive of staff who are
Specials taking time out of their day jobs to report for police duty. In
addition, the Met's Employer Supported Policing programme, where some
firms give regular paid leave for staff to train and patrol as Specials,
has seen at least one major company confirm to the MPS in the last 24
hours that it is releasing all its staff who are Specials for police
duty over the next few days.
You can volunteer as a police officer for just 16 hours a month and
experience the challenge and satisfaction of frontline policing. Wear
the same uniform and carry the same powers as a regular police officer.
Train for one of the most varied and fascinating volunteering roles
around. Put your skills to the test, develop existing talents and
discover new ones. Be a highly trained special constable. Be there for
London.
To find out more and apply online visit
application. If you have any further queries please contact our
Recruitment Helpline, Mon-Fri, 9am-4pm, on 0845 727 2212.
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Become a MET volunteer for Haringey
The Met Volunteer Programme (MVP) was launched on Haringey borough in June 2004. The MVP at Haringey is expanding at an amazing rate with a team currently numbering in excess of 70. There are now volunteer roles that cover everything from Safer Neighbourhood Teams and Community Engagement Teams, to Volunteer Cadets and Front Counter Assistants at Muswell Hill Police Station.
The MVP is continuing its efforts to open the doors of the Metropolitan Police Service to the public. The Programme is enabling people who want to join as officers, staff or Special Constables to gain first hand knowledge and experience within the organisation. It is also allowing community members to take an active part in helping to make their communities safer places to live.
To find out more about the Met Volunteer Programme at Haringey, contact:
Zobaida Alam (Haringey MVP Manager)
or Elaine May (Haringey MVP Assistant) on 020 8345 2172
or e-mail:
To find out more about this and other volunteering opportunities, such as The Met Special Constabulary, visit:
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Help identify disorder suspects:
Do you recognise any of the individuals in the photographs on our dedicated Flickr page or do you have any information about the violence and disorder that has occurred? If so, call the Major Investigation Team on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively anyone can report crime and provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Visit:
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Useful Information points:
Find out about volunteering with the police at
Visit the regularly updated Met business advice page here:
Sign up to Neighbourhood Link, the FREE Met Police community messaging service at
Regularly updated advice and arrest updates relating to the disorder can be found on the MPS web site
For information surrounding fire safety and prevention, as well as the response from the London Fire Brigade to the disorder, visit the website
Updates regarding the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation can be found on the IPCC website
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In an emergency dial 999.
www.met.police.uk or via the Met Twitter @metpoliceukwww.london-fire.gov.uk or follow their tweets on Twitter @Londonfirewww.ipcc.gov.uk or follow their tweets on Twitter @IPCCnewsAn emergency is if the incident is on-going, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, someone is injured, being threatened or in danger, otherwise call the new police non-emergency number 101.http://content.met.police.uk/News/Updates-and-advice-for-businesses . www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.ukwww.metpolicecareers.co.ukwww.met.police.uk/disordersuspects to see if you can identify any of the people that police would like to speak to.www.metpolicecareers.co.uk/specials quoting ref: 147/11 on yourMetVolunteersHaringey@met.police.uk www.metpolicecareers.co.uk www.met.police.uk/disordersuspects behaviour motivated by prejudice or hate, the Met Police will respond quickly and robustly. The police are committed to tackling hate crime and will be proactive in identifying any tensions developing within or between communities.www.direct.gov.uk
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Some information that might help give clarification and quell rumour.
- The Met Police leadership is very proud of the dedication and bravery displayed by officers and staff who put themselves in harms way and continue to work with communities out on our streets. They demonstrated why the Met Police has a world class reputation in policing. They showed discipline and professionalism, which should never be seen as a sign of weakness.
- The Met Police strongly refutes that the wrong tactics were used. Policing is not an exact science. At times it is about making difficult judgements on the ground. The Met's ability to attend and intervene in some criminality particularly on Sunday and Monday was challenged by the overwhelming number and nature of incidents and the number of officers available.
- · Police Officers did not 'just stand by' but had to make difficult choices to prioritise incidents where public safety was at risk. The setting of fires and use of violence against emergency services, including the targeting of police officers, was an example of the cynical tactics used to tie up resources.
- · The scale and breadth of incidents on Monday night, when 22 of London's 32 boroughs saw serious disorder, was unprecedented. The number of 999 calls increased by almost 400% in a 24hr period. The Fire Brigade received over 1,700 to reports of fires burning. At their peak the number of crime scenes numbered over 500.
- The changing nature of the disorder witnessed over the period from Saturday 6th to Tuesday 9th August was significant.
- On Saturday disorder was localized to Haringey and concentrated in a half mile area of Tottenham High Street, focused on attacking the police.
- On Sunday this became far more sporadic, mobile and commercially motivated.
- On Monday again it was sporadic in nature, but much more organized through the use of social media.
- Monday night was the worst the MPS has seen in current memory for unacceptable levels of widespread looting, fires and disorder. Officers put themselves on the line to protect life and communities.
- As the operation progressed senior officers reviewed tactics and increased the number of officers. From 3,000 on Sunday, to 6,000 on Monday, more than the total size of W.Yorks police, and very early on Tuesday, plans were in place to enable 13,000 officers to be available that night. Mutual aid, the cancellation of all leave and the support from the Special Constabulary contributed to this.
- We continue to relentlessly pursue all of those involved in criminality.
- The Met has been overwhelmed by the levels of public support, including a Facebook page attracting around a million messages of support. Similarly the number of hits on Flickr to view the images of suspects has grown to over six million.
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Disorder: Facts and Figures 14.08.11
Scale of disorder and police response
- 22 of London's 32 boroughs saw serious disorder on Monday night.
- The number of 999 calls increased by almost 400% in a 24hr period. The Fire Brigade received over 1,700 to reports of fires burning. At their peak the number of crime scenes numbered over 500.
- As the operation progressed the number of officers increased from 3,000 on Sunday, to 6,000 on Monday, more than the total size of West Yorkshire police.
- Very early on Tuesday, plans were in place to enable 16,000 officers to be available that night. Mutual aid, the cancellation of all leave and the support from the Special Constabulary contributed to this.
- Police staff also played a key role supporting the operational response with many people working long hours at short notice.
Scale of investigation
- In total the Op. Withern investigation team includes around 500 officers. The enquiry is being led by the Homicide & Serious Crime Command with support from detectives, uniformed officers and police staff from across the MPS.
- We estimate that we currently have around 20,000 hours of CCTV footage to view, although this is likely to significantly increase as we gather further material from CCTV, the public and other sources.
- Op. Withern has 125 officers dedicated to going through CCTV this weekend.
- Forensic and crime scene examiners have been working on more than 800 crime scenes.
- More than 200 forensic submissions have already been made to labs.
- There have been around 7.5million views of the suspect images on the Met Flickr account.
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Thank you all once again for your continued messages of support. There remains an increased police presence across the borough and we continue to work with the community and partner agencies in order to restore Haringey borough to ‘business as usual’ as soon as possible. The cordons in Tottenham High Road have been lifted. A cordon remains in Lansdowne Road N17 preventing vehicle access. We thank you for your continued patience throughout the disturbance.
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Monday 15 August
Arrest update
The Metropolitan Police have now arrested 1580 people in connection with violence, disorder and looting in London. Of those arrested, 330 are juveniles. A total of 923 of those arrested have been charged.
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Monday 15 August
Police dog injured in London disorder
Officers have paid tribute to the bravery of the Metropolitan Police Service's (MPS) dogs after a week in which they have played a crucial role in tackling disorder.
Approximately 30 to 40 dogs from the MPS Dog Support Unit were deployed across the capital during each night of the unrest to support officers in frequently dangerous and extremely challenging circumstances.
One of those dogs, Obi, a three-year-old German shepherd based at West Drayton, north-west London, was immediately on the frontline in Tottenham High Road on the night of Saturday 6 August.
During that night's disorder, which stretched into the early hours of the next morning, Obi was struck on the head by brick believed to have been thrown by a rioter.
He sustained multiple skull fractures and underwent emergency treatment at Mandeville Veterinary Hospital, Northolt before being transferred to The Queens Veterinary School Hospital at the University of Cambridge where he received further specialist treatment for his injuries.
Obi is now recuperating at home and is expected to be out of action for several months.
PC Phil Wells, his handler from the Dog Support Unit, said: "Obi, like all our dogs, showed incredible bravery in the face of the mass disorder we have seen this week.
"All Met dogs receive the best possible training to help them cope with the most dangerous of situations, but this week has tested them and us to the limit.
"The dogs have provided invaluable support to officers on the frontline and they are a credit to the Met.
"We're now all wishing Obi a speedy and full recovery."
The MPS has almost 400 dogs for operational and breeding purposes. Around half of these are general purpose dogs used to support a variety of police operations, including public order. Smaller numbers are trained in specialist areas of detection such as explosives and narcotics. The MPS brood bitches produce 85-90 pups a year.
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Monday 15 August
14 year old girl to be sentenced following disorder in Wood Green
A 14 year-old pleaded guilty to three counts of burglary between 5 August and 8 August
= Burglary - having entered as a trespasser stole clothing at H&M in High Road N22
= Burglary - having entered as a trespasser stole perfume and make up at Boots in High Road N22
= Burglary - having entered as a trespasser stole CDs at HMV in Wood Green N22
She was bailed to appear for sentencing at Highgate Magistrates later in August
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Monday 15 August
Six further arrests
A further six arrests have been made in connection with the violence and
disorder seen across London last week.
They are:
= Two men arrested in connection with the disorder in Haringey on 6 August
= A man arrested in connection with the disorder in Enfield on 7 August
= A man arrested in connection with the disorder in Ealing on 8 August
= A man arrested in connection with the disorder in Hackney on 8 August
= A woman arrested in connection with the disorder in Hornsey on 7 August
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Monday 15 August
Police seek owner of recovered Bvlgari ring
Detectives investigating disorder in London are releasing an image of a ring seized during a search warrant in the Notting Hill area during Sunday 14 August.
The raids followed three nights of looting and theft in Notting Hill by gangs on local premises such as newsagents, off licenses, pubs and restaurants where customers and diners were robbed of personal belongings whilst eating and socialising.
Ten people were arrested during the raids/
During the search of one address police recovered a Bvlgari ring and are keen to speak to the rightful owner of the valuable item. If you know where the item came from you are also asked to call the enquiry team on 0208 246 9385.
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Sunday 14 August
Hero officers receive public support
Since the disturbances started last week there have been some extremely brave and heroic acts shown by officers and staff at the Metropolitan Police Service. The officers, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) and Specials below have gone over and above the call of duty to keep Londoners safe. Londoners have been expressing their support and thanks to police.
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Fourteen officers were injured - two of them seriously - by a group of at least 100 youths hurling missiles at them on Saturday when the violence started in Tottenham.
PC Fash Mohammadi and PC Alex Law both required hospital treatment. Despite PC Law sustaining a serious injury to his foot and PC Mohammadi having a burst eardrum they both went straight back to work as soon as possible.
PC Mohammadi, 27, said: "We were the first to arrive on the scene and I have never seen anything like it. Someone threw a brick at my head which knocked me out. I was pulled to safety by my colleagues. There were burning buildings all around me and people hurling missiles, bricks and bottles."
PC Law, 31, added: "It was the worst case of violence I have ever seen in ten years as a PC. Someone threw a bottle at me and I had to go to hospital after the 24 hour shift. I was told to rest but went back to work, it's business as usual. "
Response Team Inspector Stuart Hinks said: "Anything the thugs could throw at us they did. They were picking up things from the burning building, like scaffolding boards which were on fire, and hurling them at us. I am hugely proud of Alex and Fash and know they are not the only officers to display such courage."
=Safer Transport Officer Saves Life
An officer saved the life of an 18-year-old youth after he was stabbed several times in Walworth on Monday.
PC Sam Livesey from the Safer Transport Command Police Officer was caught up in the public disorder when he came across the youth.
PC Livesey gave first aid and took the victim to hospital, thanks to his quick actions the victim is now in recovery.
Chief Superintendent Sultan Taylor, Safer Transport Command, said:
"This is an outstanding piece of good work that saved the life of this youth who had been viciously attacked and received potentially life threatening injuries.
"The quick reactions of PC Sam Livesey undoubtedly saved a life. "
=PCSOs Injured in Thamesmead
A team of five PCSOs and an officer were patrolling Thamesmead town centre at around 22:30 on Tuesday, when they were heard reports of youths wearing masks and carrying bags in the area.
PC Paul Martyn sent PCSO Tony Weddell, PCSO Lucy Felstead and PCSO Nick Stringer to investigate. The PCSOs went to the scene and saw a group of around eight youths, all wearing masks and dark clothing. As they approached the group, about 30 youths in total appeared from behind bushes and cars.
One of them demanded PCSO Weddell's personal radio but when he refused the group surrounded them and attacked them. PCSO Weddell was punched and knocked to the floor. He was also kicked in the head, causing cuts and swelling. PCSO Felstead was also kicked and nearly knocked to the floor.
PCSO Weddell ran off drawing the group towards him and was injured in the process but his actions prevented the others being more seriously hurt. PC Paul Martyn and the other PCSOs managed to chase them off.
PC Martyn said: "Lucy, Nick and especially Tony displayed great commitment and bravery. They were shaken by the events however they continued to patrol that night and have done so since. "
=Special Constables Provide Unprecedented Support
Volunteer police officers serving with the Met's Special Constabulary have turned out in unprecedented numbers to serve alongside regular officers.
The response was tremendous, with 1415 Special Constables performing duties in one 24 hour period alone this week. This huge turnout compares with an average day of around 270 Special Constables on shift, performing a lower number of hours.
There was the biggest ever response from the Operational Support Unit (OSU) - a team of Specials dedicated to tackling anti-social behaviour and disorder. Some of them worked night and day in a number of areas in London including Haringey and Croydon.
Chief Inspector Ray Rogers said: "Our volunteers in OSU have been incredibly brave going out on the front line and dealing with the disturbance. "
Specials also provided 50% of the police operation for the successful baton charges in Sutton High Street on Monday night.
=Some of the comments of appreciation received from public during the disorder - August 2011
"We are enormously grateful to police for their sheer professionalism and commitment to protecting local people and their businesses. "
"Thank you to the Met police who are working hard to remedy the situation."
"Congratulations to you and to all of your officers. The very brave men and women who I witnessed, somehow managing to keep a cap on the overwhelming challenging situations."
"Could I simply add my thanks for the courage, dedication and professionalism you and your colleagues have displayed in dealing with the appalling disturbances. "
=Cakes and other thanks
Det Insp Patrick Franklin, from Sutton, patrolled along Sutton High Street on Wednesday 10 August to provide reassurance to the local community. He received warm praise from members of the public, who applauded him as he walked by.
Woodgate Community in Newham have baked hundreds of cookies for officers and dropped them off at Forest Gate Police Station.
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Sunday 14 August
As part of Operation Withern, police in Camden, together with the Met's Specialist South East Search Team conducted a weapons search-sweep in Queens Crescent, NW5 - at Ashdown Crescent with the junction of Wellesley Park Estate, on Saturday 13th August 2011.
The search involved seven officers and took ten hours to complete. Residents and members of the public thanked officers for their work in the area.
Using metal detectors and other specialist equipment, officers dug up to approximately 3" inches deep and within flower beds in various locations, found 12 knives, metal chains, metal bars, a hammer and an small amount of what is believed to be Class C drugs, (Cannabis), and cigarette papers.
Later in the afternoon, officers conducted a search at the Denton Estate and recovered 2 cash tills, 2 knives, iron and metal bars, a crow-bar, car keys, a Sat-Nav, a mobile phone and a CS spray canister. The Cash Tills have been confirmed as being from Evans Cycle Shop in Chalk Farm Road, which was looted during the disorder in Camden on Monday night, 8th August 2011.
The area is known to local officers as one with youth tensions. It was a pro-active intelligence led operation as part of Operation Withern, to recover stolen property and to seize weapons hidden which could be used in violence and disorder.
Detective Chief Inspector Eric Phelps, from Camden Police, who organised the search said: "This is an amazing result. Several knives which could have been used as lethal weapons have been taken off the streets, clearly making it safer for everyone.
"We are now in the process of organising further searches. The next phase will include warrants being sought accordingly, to bring those intent on causing misery and harm to the vast majority of law-abiding citizens, to justice."
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Sunday 14 August
Man charged in relation to Reeves fire in Croydon
Gordon Edward Thompson, 33, of Waddon Road, Croydon, has today, Sunday 14 August, been charged with:
= Arson with intent to endanger life on Monday 8 August at Reeves Furniture Store, Reeves Corner, Croydon
= Arson on Monday 8 August at Reeves Furniture Store, Reeves Corner, Croydon
= Two counts of burglary on Monday 8 August in Croydon Town Centre
= One count of violent disorder on Monday 8 August in Croydon Town Centre
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Croydon Magistrates' court.
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Sunday 14 August
Police have carried out weapon sweeps in Brent to take weapons off the streets following disorder seen across the capital.
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Sunday 14 August
Further facts and figures:
Scale of disorder and police response
- 22 of London's 32 boroughs saw serious disorder on Monday night.
- The number of 999 calls increased by almost 400% in a 24hr period. The Fire Brigade received over 1,700 to reports of fires burning. At their peak the number of crime scenes numbered over 500.
- As the operation progressed the number of officers increased from 3,000 on Sunday, to 6,000 on Monday, more than the total size of West Yorkshire police.
- Very early on Tuesday, plans were in place to enable 16,000 officers to be available that night. Mutual aid, the cancellation of all leave and the support from the Special Constabulary contributed to this.
- Police staff also played a key role supporting the operational response with many people working long hours at short notice.
Scale of investigation
- In total the Op. Withern investigation team includes around 500 officers. The enquiry is being led by the Homicide & Serious Crime Command with support from detectives, uniformed officers and police staff from across the MPS.
- We estimate that we currently have around 20,000 hours of CCTV footage to view, although this is likely to significantly increase as we gather further material from CCTV, the public and other sources.
- Op. Withern has 125 officers dedicated to going through CCTV this weekend.
- Forensic and crime scene examiners have been working on more than 800 crime scenes.
- More than 200 forensic submissions have already been made to labs.
- There have been around 7.5million views of the suspect images on the Met Flickr account.
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Sunday 14 August
Cash, suspected drugs, CS spray and electrical goods seized in Southwark
Met detectives acting on intelligence from Operation Withern executed a warrant at an address in Simla House, Weston Street, Kipling Estate, SE1 at 07.00 on Saturday 13 August.
During the search of just one address officers found significant quantities of what is thought to be ecstasy, cannabis, crystal meth and in excess a kilogram of cocaine with a collective street value thought to be in the region of £80,000.
The Officers from Southwark Borough Drugs and Firearms Team also seized £34,000 of cash and a CS canister.
The search of the premises revealed a connection to a nearby lock-up. Officers searching the lock-up found nine Playstation 3s and 40 other computer consoles.
A 45 year old man was arrested at the address. He has since been charged with possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply and money laundering.
He has also been bailed until 30th September in relation to possessing a prohibited weapon.
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Saturday 13 August
Seven arrested in relation to disorder
Seven people have been arrested today, Saturday 13 August in connection with the disorder in London following raids across Tower Hamlets and Islington.
This was a pro active intelligence led operation, as part of Operation Withern, to recover stolen property and arrest those involved in recent incidents in Tower Hamlets and Hackney.
Six people remain in custody at east London police stations:
1) A 20-year-old man arrested on suspicion of burglary and possession of class B drugs.
2) A 15-year-old boy arrested on suspicion of burglary.
3) A 35-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of burglary.
4) A 17-year-old girl arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods
5) An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods.
6) A 20-year-old man was arrested for violent disorder and burglary.
One person, a 44-year-old woman, has been charged with Handling Stolen Goods.
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Saturday 13 August
Fourth arrest in relation to fire at Reeves in Croydon
Detectives from Operation Withern investigating the large fire at Reeves Furniture store in Reeves Corner, Croydon, as part of the disorder in the area on Monday 8 August have today, Saturday 13 August, made a fourth arrest.
A 33-year-old man [D] was arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and burglary.
He was taken to a south London police station where he remains in custody.
We have previously arrested three people in connection with the incident.
On 9 August detectives from Operation Withern arrested a man [A - 21 ys] on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life. He was taken to a south London police station and later bailed to return in September pending further inquiries.
On 10 August officers arrested a boy [B - 15 ys] and a man [C - 25 ys] on suspicion of arson with intent endanger life.
They were taken to a south London police station - 'B' was later bailed to return pending further inquiries; 'C' was released with no further action.
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Saturday 13 August
Further images released of people police would like to speak to
Detectives from Operation Withern are today (Saturday 13 August) releasing a further 44 images of people we would like to speak with in relation to recent disorder affecting parts of London.
The Metropolitan Police Service has now arrested 1,225 people in connection with violence, disorder and looting. 725 of these have been charged.
Operation Withern's priority is to bring to justice those who have committed violent and criminal acts. As the detailed and thorough investigation progresses we will be issuing photographs of people who were in the vicinity of the disorder and who may be able to help officers with their enquiries.
These images we are releasing today relate to the looting and violent disorder in Peckham, Hackney, Wandsworth and Hornsey on 7 and 8 August.
Flickr is hosting the photos so that the public have as many opportunities as possible to help the Metropolitan Police Service identify those who committed violent and criminal acts on London's streets.
If anyone recognises individuals in the photographs or has any information about the violence and disorder that has occurred they should contact the Major Investigation Team on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively anyone can report crime and provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Operation Withern includes officers from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command, specialist investigators from the Public Order Branch as well as police support staff. The Major Investigation Team has begun and will continue securing the various and often large crime scenes, retrieving forensics and going through thousands of hours of CCTV. This will be a long-term operation although work is already underway to identify those individuals responsible.
A dedicated webpage has gone live displaying the images of people the Metropolitan Police Service wants to speak to in connection with the serious disorder and violence that has been affecting parts of London.
The link is: http://www.met.police.uk/disordersuspects/
In addition Flickr is hosting the same photos so that the public have as many opportunities as possible to help the MPS identify those who committed violent and criminal acts on London's streets.
The link is
http://www.flickr.com/photos/metropolitanpolice/sets/72157627267892...
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Help identify disorder suspects:
Do you recognise any of the individuals in the photographs on our dedicated Flickr page or do you have any information about the violence and disorder that has occurred? If so, call the Major Investigation Team on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively anyone can report crime and provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Visit: www.met.police.uk/disordersuspects
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Useful Information points:
Find out about volunteering with the police at www.metpolicecareers.co.uk
Sign up to Neighbourhood Link, the FREE Met Police community messaging service at www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk
Regularly updated advice and arrest updates relating to the disorder can be found on the MPS web site www.met.police.uk or via the Met Twitter @metpoliceuk
For information surrounding fire safety and prevention, as well as the response from the London Fire Brigade to the disorder, visit the website www.london-fire.gov.uk or follow their tweets on Twitter @Londonfire
Updates regarding the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation can be found on the IPCC website www.ipcc.gov.uk or follow their tweets on Twitter @IPCCnews
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Support for businesses:
Visit the regularly updated Met business advice page here: http://content.met.police.uk/News/Updates-and-advice-for-businesses .
If your business has suffered loss or damage as a result of the disorder, you may be able to claim compensation, visit www.direct.gov.uk for information.
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Haringey Council has set up a new Community Assistance Centre
Haringey residents affected by the disorder in Tottenham can receive support via a Community Assistance Centre at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, Philip Lane N15. Open 9am to 8pm 7 days a week to help with a wide range of issues – from emergency housing for residents whose homes were damaged by the disturbances to advice from a team of Council workers and voluntary organisations. If you need help or advice – or would like to make a donation - call 020 8489 5308.
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In an emergency dial 999. An emergency is if the incident is on-going, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, someone is injured, being threatened or in danger, otherwise call the new police non-emergency number 101
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More than 1,000 people charged following disorder 17.08.11
The Met have now charged more than 1,000 people in connection with last week's violence and disorder.
A total of people 1,005 have been charged with various offences out of the 1,733 arrests so far.
Acting Commissioner Tim Godwin said: "This is a significant milestone but the investigation is far from over.
"Our tireless investigations to find those responsible for last week's appalling violence continue. Officers across the Met are carrying out great police work day and night to gather the kind of evidence which has led to these charges.
"The response from the public in coming forward with information has been fantastic. I want to thank all communities for their help over the last 10 days and ask for their continued support. If you know anyone involved in the disorder tell us - don't let them get away with it."
The Mayor of London Boris Johnson said: "Thanks to the commitment and hard work of each and every police officer in London, those responsible for the sickening crimes we saw across the capital last week are swiftly being brought to justice.
"To have already charged 1,000 people is a testament not only to their dedication, but also to the outstanding support they have had from law abiding Londoners who will not tolerate this behaviour in their communities.
"We have shone a torch on London's criminal fraternity, and this milestone sends out the clear message that offenders will be made to pay for their appalling actions."
In total the Op. Withern investigation team includes around 500 officers. The enquiry is being led by the Homicide & Serious Crime Command with support from detectives, uniformed officers and police staff from across the MPS.
We estimate that we currently have around 20,000 hours of CCTV footage to view, although this is likely to increase as we gather further material from CCTV, the public and other sources. Over the weekend Op. Withern had 125 officers dedicated to going through CCTV.
Forensic and crime scene examiners have been working on more than 1,100 crime scenes and more than 300 forensic submissions have already been made to labs.
The have been approx 7.8 million hits of the suspect images on our Flickr page.
The MPS is working closely with the CPS to ensure that cases are processed quickly. A large number of people have appeared in court and while some have already been convicted and received prison sentences many cases have been remanded to Crown Court.
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Mayor's letter of thanks to Met 16.08.11
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has written to the Acting Commissioner, Tim Godwin expressing his thanks to the Met for its work following the disorder of recent days:
Dear Tim,
The past ten days have been some of the most traumatic our city has seen for decades. There was an explosion of criminality on a truly frightening scale and some of the images will be long remembered.
We saw the very worst side of London and it will take time to repair the broken glass, rebuild the destroyed buildings and restore our city's reputation.
But we also saw the true spirit of London in the response to the riots. I know that every single one of the Police - warranted officers, PCSO's and staff stepped up to the mark over the last ten days in the most difficult of circumstances.
Your officers were incredibly brave as they faced extreme violence, which was aimed specifically at them. I have read amazing stories of bravery and I know that there are many, many individual examples which we will never hear about. I hope that all the officers who were injured will recover as soon as possible and get back to the job, of which we should all be so proud.
We have seen 16,000 police officers deployed, many working back to back shifts. They have brought order back to the streets, making London safe again and arresting over 1,600 people.
Londoners have seen the bravery of their police officers and exactly what they put on the line every time they go out. I would like to take this opportunity to express on behalf of all Londoners our eternal gratitude for everything your officers do - not just for the last ten days but for every hour of every day.
Yours ever
Boris Johnson
Mayor of London
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Police information update 17.08.2011 Met Key messages What is needed now is peace, stability and proportionate justice for all. The continued recovery of the business community is essential in order to get London moving forward. The IPCC has appealed for witnesses to the shooting of Mark Duggan. The MPS is asking the public to assist in the identification of people involved in the disorder. Images of suspects can be found on the MPS Flickr page www.flickr.com/photos/metropolitanpolice/ Communities, Police and Partners should ensure they listen to the voices of young people when looking to develop local solutions to recent events. ============================================================= Wednesday 17 August: Royal visit Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall visited the Community Assistance Centre in Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, Philip Lane today, Wednesday 17 August, to speak to some of the people affected by the disorder, that had been displaced due to the damage caused by fire. They also spoke with Officers from Haringey Police, London Fire Brigade and the London Ambulance Service about their experiences during the disorder. ============================================================= Tuesday 16 August: Uniformed Youth Groups Stand up for London’s Communities Following the violence and criminality witnessed on London’s streets last week, young people across various uniformed youth groups in London are standing up to challenge the image and perception this has created of youth, and remind communities of the positive contribution that most young people can, and do make to our city. On Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 17th August 2011, members of the Volunteer Police Cadets, and other Uniformed Youth groups as part of YOU London and Youth United, will take to the streets and work with their communities to help repair some of the damage inflicted during the recent disturbances. Young people in some of the worst affected boroughs, including Haringey, Lewisham, Hackney, Bromley, Croydon and Lambeth, will be visiting businesses and residents who have had their property damaged, to find out how they have been affected, and what more the police and uniformed youth groups can do to help reassure and rebuild their confidence and livelihoods. For example, over the next two days, cadets in Haringey will be painting and decorating boarded up shop fronts on Tottenham High Road, creating a ‘Peace Wall’ as has been done in Peckham and Manchester, to help unite the community. They will also be visiting local care homes, handing out crime prevention advice to local residents. In Lambeth on Wednesday Morning, cadets will be distributing plants and planters donated by the local B&Q, to the worst affected and most vulnerable residents and business owners. B&Q, ASDA and Waitrose are sponsoring this event by providing t.shirts, packed lunches and equipment for all young people involved. YOU London is a unique partnership of the oldest, largest and most experienced uniformed youth organisations in the capital, from the Army Cadets to the Scouts and Volunteer Police Cadets. Being a member of a uniformed youth group provides young people with the opportunity to develop their confidence and social skills within reasonable boundaries, achieve a sense of identity and respect in a safe environment, make friends, gain qualifications, and have unique experiences which will equip them to become capable, contributory and socially responsible members of their communities. There are around 90,000 young volunteers who are members of uniformed youth organisations in London, and 1.25 million nationally as part of Youth United. Uniformed youth groups rely on adult volunteers to keep going. Across London this week young people will also be giving the public information on how they can volunteer to help run a uniformed youth group to provide similar opportunities for more young Londoners. 16 year-old Jamilla Walcott, a Crouch End resident, has been a Volunteer Police Cadet for 3 years, of the disturbances seen in Tottenham and across London, which she witnesses while visiting a relative in Croydon, she said: "I was shocked when I saw it on the news and I looked out of the window and saw the Reeves furniture store on fire. I don't think that anything can justify what happened, people took advantage of a situation." 16 year-old Marie-Chantale Dable has lived on the Broad Water Farm Estate for seven years, she said: "I've been a Voluntary Police Cadet since I was 14 , before that I used to get myself into trouble. I applied to be a cadet myself to change things and I wanted to see things how officers see them, now I can see things both ways. I would like to be a police officer." Safer Neighbourhoods Chief Inspector Sonia Davis (pictured with young people taking part in painting the hoardings) said: "It's genuinely heartwarming to see local young people working together to make the area better. They are showing an incredible level of enthusiasm and care and clearly share our commitment and determination to return Haringey to business as usual." For more information on how to help go to www.youlondon.org.uk To find out about becoming a Volunteer Police Cadet and other volunteering opportunities with the police visit www.met.police.uk/careers ============================================================= At 13.10hrs on Wednesday 17 August Two men appeared at Westminster Magistrates Court on Friday 12 August and were charged with the following offences: Abdullah Ansair, 22, of Bayham Road ,W13 was charged with burglary. Armin Naserbakht, 22, of Chilham Close, Perivale was charged with burglary. Three men appeared at Camberwell Green Magistrates Court on Wednesday 10 August and were charged with the following offences: David Benjamin, 25, of King Street, W6 was charged with burglary. Frederick Osei, 22, of James Bedford Close, Pinner, HA5 was charged with burglary. Pierre Wilkinson, 20, of Fore Street, Pinner, was charged with burglary. They have all been remanded in custody. All charges are in relation to a burglary on 8 August 2011 which was part of the disorder in Ealing. ============================================================= At 12.40hrs on Wednesday 17 August A 12 year old boy was arrested on 14 August on suspicion of theft from Blue Inc, Rye Lane SE15. He is bailed to return to a south London police station on 5 September pending further inquiries. ============================================================= At 11.52hrs on Wednesday 17 August A man who robbed a special constable as he made his way home from policing the disorder in Camden has been jailed for two years. ============================================================= At 10.11hrs on Wednesday 17 August The Met have now charged more than 1,000 people in connection with last week’s violence and disorder. ============================================================= At 08.59hrs on Wednesday 17 August A man arrested by police investigating the attempted murder of two police officers as they chased looters during last week's disorder has been bailed. ============================================================= At 17.19hrs on Tuesday 16 August Police in Hackney police have today, Tuesday 16 August, arrested two people during a raid at an address in Clarence Road E5 in connection with last week's looting. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder, robbery and handling stolen goods. An 18-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods. Both remain in custody at an east London police station at this stage. Property recovered from the address included a camera, believed to have been stolen from a journalist in Clarence Road during the disorder, clothing, tools and a computer. ============================================================= Two men arrested on suspicion of burglary A 20 year-old man and a 22 year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of non residential burglary after Safer Neighbourhoods officers in Fortis Green ward carried out a warrant at an address in the ward. Enquiries continue. ============================================================= 15.50hrs on Tuesday 16 August MPS Disorder Update for Businesses - ISSUE 8 ============================================================= 11.30hrs on Tuesday 16 August The latest MPS figures in relation to the disorder are: 1,685 total arrests; 985 people have been charged. 237 officers were injured during the disorder. ============================================================= At 23.42hrs on Monday 15 August Two people arrested on Sunday, 14 August in connection the murder of a man in Ealing during the disorder last week have been charged. ============================================================= At 19.09hrs on Monday 15 August Additional officers continue to be out on the streets of the capital providing a highly visible presence, as our policing operation continues. The number of officers out on the streets of London has been planned out on a daily basis after a thorough assessment of what intelligence and information is available to police and the forthcoming events across London. Officers on duty are a mix of mutual aid, borough officers, public order-trained officers and specialist central units. Deputy Assistant Commissioner Steve Kavanagh, said: "I know that there will be substantial interest in the number of officers that we have on duty over the coming days. I want Londoners to know that we will continue to have a very visible, hugely increased number of police officers out on our streets. "We are out across London arresting those people who brought crime, disorder, fear and violence to out streets. We will relentlessly pursue them, as our communities deserve. "Our additional officers, including those on mutual aid, are working to local borough senior officers. We're taking the opportunity of using our extra officers firstly to carry out arrests as part of Operation Withern and then to support local officers dealing with those crimes most affecting the communities where they are deployed." We will continue to have a substantial police presence out on the streets of London during this week, and going forward with our plans under constant review. Over the course of the weekend (13 and 14 August) approximately 16,000 police officers were on duty over a 24-hour period. ============================================================= At 19.00hrs on Monday 15 August The latest MPS figures in relation to the disorder and looting etc are: 1,635 total arrests; 940 people have been charged. ============================================================= At 17.04hrs on Monday 15 August Messages of support and thanks have been flooding in from across London and further afield, following last week’s disorder. ============================================================= At 16.29hrs on Monday 15 August Detectives from Operation Withern are today (15 August) releasing a further 46 images of people police would like to speak with in relation to recent disorder affecting parts of London. ============================================================= At 15.29hrs on Monday 15 August MPS Disorder Update for Businesses - ISSUE 7 ============================================================= At 14.22hrs on Monday 15 August Men bailed in connection with Croydon murder ============================================================= At 12.14hrs on Monday 15 August The Met has now arrested 1,593 people in connection with violence, disorder and looting. 926 of these have been charged. ============================================================= Help identify disorder suspects: Do you recognise any of the individuals in the photographs on our dedicated Flickr page or do you have any information about the violence and disorder that has occurred? If so, call the Major Investigation Team on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively anyone can report crime and provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Visit: www.met.police.uk/disordersuspects ============================================================= Useful Information points: Find out about volunteering with the police at www.metpolicecareers.co.uk Sign up to Neighbourhood Link, the FREE Met Police community messaging service at www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk Regularly updated advice and arrest updates relating to the disorder can be found on the MPS web site www.met.police.uk or via the Met Twitter @metpoliceuk For information surrounding fire safety and prevention, as well as the response from the London Fire Brigade to the disorder, visit the website www.london-fire.gov.uk or follow their tweets on Twitter @Londonfire Updates regarding the Independent Police Complaints Commission investigation can be found on the IPCC website www.ipcc.gov.uk or follow their tweets on Twitter @IPCCnews =========================================================== Support for businesses: Visit the regularly updated Met business advice page here: http://content.met.police.uk/News/Updates-and-advice-for-businesses . If your business has suffered loss or damage as a result of the disorder, you may be able to claim compensation, visit www.direct.gov.uk for information. =========================================================== Haringey Council has set up a new Community Assistance Centre Haringey residents affected by the disorder in Tottenham can receive support via a Community Assistance Centre at Tottenham Green Leisure Centre, Philip Lane N15. Open 9am to 8pm 7 days a week to help with a wide range of issues – from emergency housing for residents whose homes were damaged by the disturbances to advice from a team of Council workers and voluntary organisations. If you need help or advice – or would like to make a donation - call 020 8489 5308. =========================================================== In an emergency dial 999. An emergency is if the incident is on-going, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, someone is injured, being threatened or in danger, otherwise call the new police non-emergency number 101.
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Seven arrests in Tottenham under Operation Withern 18.08.11
Thursday 18 August, police have carried out a number of search warrants in Bramble Close, N15, an estate near Tottenham Hale Retail Park in Haringey, as part of a pro-active intelligence led operation, under Operation Withern, to recover stolen property and arrest those believed to be involved in recent incidents of disorder.
Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of offences including handling stolen goods, possession with intent to supply cannabis, cultivating cannabis, possession of counterfeit money.
Officers have seized property including large flat screen TVs, mobile phones, laptops, sportswear and thousands of pounds of suspected counterfeit cash.
Haringey Borough Commander Sandra Looby said: "This operation is an example of the proactive response that we will be continuing in order to identify and arrest those involved in the criminal behaviour linked to the disorder last week.
"The events witnessed in Haringey at the beginning of last week do not reflect the borough that we live and work in or visit on a day to day basis, and the local community has been vocal in condemning what happened.
Officers seized two large screen TVs "Many local young people are involved in the Haringey Volunteer Police Cadets and have been helping to paint hoardings in Tottenham High Road, talking to shop keepers and speaking with residents in sheltered accomodation to offer reassurance and help return Haringey to normality.
"People have shown the community spirit that is representative of Haringey. The community has shown an overwhelming desire to unite against the disorder and we share a clear and unified determination to return Haringey to everyday life and business and ensure those that harmed the community are brought to justice through the courts.
"We continue to work with the community and partner agencies to make Haringey a safe borough for young and old alike and to ensure that those most affected by the disorder receive the appropriate support."
Anyone with information about the disorder or who would like to pass images or footage to Operation Withern is asked to contact the Major Investigation Team on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively anyone can report crime and provide information anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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