Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!

Attack in Harringay Passges

Dear all,

Just recently elected as the new Chairman of the Tottenham Conservatives Association, I had the trauma and misfortune Thursday last on my way home to have been robbed and assaulted in Harringay Passage just off Turnpike Lane last Thursday night. A rather big strike to the head by three local men (probably around 19/20 years old) causing a considerable deep wound and a lot of blood lost. After being assaulted and threatened I was then robbed of my wallet and BlackBerry. Luckily, I did not become unconscious from the attack and managed to stagger to the local Hornsey Police Station where I reported the crime. Staff there were helpful and I was glad they were open. They telephoned for an ambulance and then I was taken the A&E unit at the Whittington. I would like to formally express my gratitude to the staff who treated me there – consummate professionalism and excellent care. Sadly, I feel local crime is still a big issue for Haringey and I very much hope that the local Labour Council is doing what it should to reduce attacks like this. In fact, I was informed on the subject that the local Labour Council do not seem to seek to place CCTV in the passages but only have this in the main road areas – most probably for reasons to do with income from parking NOT to protect its local citizens. This is not good – I doubt the local Council would admit to this.

I feel the safety of local citizens needs to be improved.

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Permalink Reply by Richard Willmsen on April 29, 2011 at 15:14

"Just recently elected as the new Chairman of the Tottenham Conservatives Association"

Were your attackers somehow aware of this?

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Permalink Reply by John D on April 29, 2011 at 17:15

It is the convention on the HOL forum that members who hold office in politics declare their affiliation when posting. Alan Stanton usually does this.

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Permalink Reply by AxP on April 30, 2011 at 17:37

Someone mentioned a rape last year - well there has been a serious sexual assault this year too - in the same bit of the passage. I think the bit that comes off Turnpike Lane is a bit of a hotspot. If anyone else intends to take this up or contact the council I think they should at least get cctv where the passage meets main roads or in areas where repeat crime takes place.

I have the great pleasure to live on the next road in from T.L.

Hope you feeling ok Tim. I am afraid most people I know know someone who have been mugged in the passage, not meaning to detract from your experience. Would be nice if something could be done.