Harringay, Haringey - So Good they Spelt it Twice!
Harringay SNT Updates on situation in London
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During the evening and into the night of Saturday 6th August 2011 public disorder and criminal damage to residential and business premises ensued within the London borough of Haringey. This has been widely reported in the media both at local, regional and national level.
On Sunday 7th August and Monday 8th August further disorder has resulted in criminal damage to shops, residential buildings and vehicles being badly damaged across London.
The Metropolitan Police Service has dealt with several incidents of ‘copycat criminal activity’ across London which has resulted in over 450 arrests for criminal offences. The MPS is aware of the impact this is having on our community and is making every effort to combat further criminal activity by increasing the levels of high visibility patrols across London.
At this time criminal activity is taking place across a number of areas. There is no intelligence of specific targeting of identified business premises.
Operation Withern has been set up to investigate the disorder and violence in parts of London over the past few days. The Operation Withern team will investigate and identify those people responsible to ensure that they are brought to justice.
An incident room has been set up and anyone with information should call the major investigation team on
020 8345 4142.
The MPS has extra resources on duty across the capital. We are carefully monitoring any intelligence and ensuring we have our resources in the right places to support the ongoing policing plan. We will continue to respond to the needs of London’s communities and deal with any incidents of criminality.
People with business premises may wish to take the following precautionary measures. Please pass this information to people you may know that this could assist:
Where possible retail premises should be suitably staffed with security guards
Ensure staff report any suspicious activity to security and/or police
Consider regular checks of the building and surrounding area
Identify areas that are vulnerable to forced entry
Make sure all service doors are kept locked and secure when not in use
Ensure your CCTV system is fully operational
In case of an emergency is there a record of the names of keyholders who can be contacted
Consider removing high value goods from display windows overnight
Consider keeping as little cash as possible on the premises
Ensure that your premises are secure and if fitted your alarm systems are fully operational
In the event of a non emergency, call the police on non emergency number 101
In the event of an emergency, call the emergency number 999
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Suspect images issued following disorder
Operation Withern is investigating the serious disorder and violence that has been affecting parts of London. Today (Tuesday 9 August) we are releasing the first of many images of suspects.
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 suspects, like those of alleged looters we are releasing today (Tuesday 9 August). These CCTV images are from incidents of looting in Croydon over last night and in Norwood Road SE27 in the early hours of this morning.
Commander Simon Foy said:
"Operation Withern is continuing apace. As well as the many arrests and charges the team is working hard to identify suspects.
"Those who have or intend to go out and commit violent, criminal acts should be warned. We will have photographs and evidence that we will use to identify you and bring you to justice.
"Today we are releasing the first of many, many images of people we will be speaking to in connection with the scenes of violence.
"We will not tolerate the violence that has been seen in parts of London."
Flickr will host the photos so that the public have as many opportunities as possible to help the Met identify those who committed violent and criminal acts on London's streets.
The pictures can be seen herehttp://www.met.police.uk/rioterswanted/
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.
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The serious criminal unrest experienced in London over the past three days has left many officers injured, some seriously.
As of this morning, 48 officers have been injured having experienced unprecedented violence directed at them as they have been policing London, striving to protect the public, local communities and property.
Many officers are still undergoing hospital treatment, some requiring surgery. Injuries range from fractured bones, serious head injuries, concussion, cuts and sprains, even injured eyes from smashed and thrown glass.
Officers have been attacked with bricks, bottles, planks of wood and other missiles. In some incidents, officers have been hit by motor vehicles, seriously risking their lives and those of the public.
Four police dogs have been injured as they have undertaken their duties in dealing with the unrest. Linpol Luke, also known as Obi, sustained a serious head injury from a thrown brick and requires further treatment. Marshfield Mia was injured after being hit by a thrown bottle. Both dogs were injured on duty on Sunday. On Monday, Minstrel Blaze, Quirk Ruby and Zach all sustained injuries, including broken teeth and cuts from thrown missiles.
Mounted section officers have played a vital role and after successive shifts facing hostile crowds the officers and their horses are tired yet no injuries have been sustained and they will continue to play their part in keeping London safe.
DAC Steve Kavanagh said: "The level of violence directed against our officers as they have bravely done their duty to keep London safe is unprecedented. We have over 50 officers who have needed treatment - some may even require surgery. Our dog units and mounted section have faced tough conditions and some have suffered injuries also.
"We are dealing with dangerous criminals; men and women, boys and girls, who are willing to put lives at risk and target the very people that are here to keep our communities safe.
"But this is not just about my officers who continue to do their very best. This is also about the damage these thugs are doing to our neighbourhoods. Local shops and businesses have been ruined, householders have been left homeless and great damage done to our local services and infrastructure.
"We are now undertaking an operation to identify those responsible and to bring them to justice. We will not tolerate this dangerous behaviour."
Anyone with information relating to the violent unrest experienced in London is urged to contact the incident room hotline, to report any information which may assist investigators as they bring arrests against those responsible for looting, disorder and violence. Incident room hotline: 0208 345 4142.
Imagery of those involved in the unrest is available to view on the Met's website: http://www.met.police.uk/rioterswanted/ or on our Flickr channel: http://www.flickr.com/photos/metropolitanpolice/sets/72157627267892...Views: 34
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Cancellation of England Vs Holland football match
Originally posted by Harringay SNT on August 9, 2011 at 5:05pm
Following a discussion with the FA the advice given is based on the fact that the kick off time for this match fits within the time period that we have seen disorder happening across the Capital, and within a similar area.
Groups of fans would need to travel through the Capital during this peak period and this is something we are keen to avoid. We do not need the additional burden of a crowd of 80,000 people on our streets tomorrow night.
Every officer on duty must be deployed to protect life, our communities and properties.
Over the next 24 hour period, we will have in the region of 16,000 officers on duty. Our custody suites are full and we are must prioritise processing those prisoners remaining from the 450 arrested to date and tracking down those outstanding.
As we go through the next few days we will continue to review the level of officers required.
We thank the FA and the Dutch FA for their cooperation at this very difficult time.
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Cancellation of England Vs Holland football match
Originally posted by Harringay SNT on August 9, 2011 at 5:05pm
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Borough commander - reassurance message
Originally posted by Harringay SNT on August 9, 2011 at 6:08pm
Haringey Borough Commander Detective Chief Superintendent Sandra Looby said: "I have been to look at the damage in Tottenham High Road personally and I was present in Haringey on the day of the tragic set of circumstances that led to the death of Mark Duggan.
"The subsequent disorder is completely unacceptable and does not reflect the Haringey that we live and work in or visit on a day to day basis.
"I am working alongside the local authority, key partners, and importantly the community in not only planning to return the borough to normality but to do everything we can to prevent this happening again."
"I want to pay particular thanks to the front line emergency services, the bravery of my staff on the streets and also the sometimes forgotten backroom staff who are striving hard to return the borough to the great place that it is."
"I urge the community to join us in condemning the violent disorder that witnessed over recent days and to provide police with any images or information you may have regarding who was responsible. Operation Withern is investigating the disorder and violence in parts of London. An incident room has been set up. Anyone with information should call the Major Investigation Team on 020 8345 4142. Information can also be passed to police anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."Views: 59
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Updates following disorder and violenceThe serious criminal unrest experienced in London over the past three days has left many officers injured, some seriously.
As of this morning, 48 officers have been injured having experienced unprecedented violence directed at them as they have been policing London, striving to protect the public, local communities and property.
Many officers are still undergoing hospital treatment, some requiring surgery. Injuries range from fractured bones, serious head injuries, concussion, cuts and sprains, even injured eyes from smashed and thrown glass.
Officers have been attacked with bricks, bottles, planks of wood and other missiles. In some incidents, officers have been hit by motor vehicles, seriously risking their lives and those of the public.
Four police dogs have been injured as they have undertaken their duties in dealing with the unrest. Linpol Luke, also known as Obi, sustained a serious head injury from a thrown brick and requires further treatment. Marshfield Mia was injured after being hit by a thrown bottle. Both dogs were injured on duty on Sunday. On Monday, Minstrel Blaze, Quirk Ruby and Zach all sustained injuries, including broken teeth and cuts from thrown missiles.
Mounted section officers have played a vital role and after successive shifts facing hostile crowds the officers and their horses are tired yet no injuries have been sustained and they will continue to play their part in keeping London safe.
DAC Steve Kavanagh said: "The level of violence directed against our officers as they have bravely done their duty to keep London safe is unprecedented. We have over 50 officers who have needed treatment - some may even require surgery. Our dog units and mounted section have faced tough conditions and some have suffered injuries also.
"We are dealing with dangerous criminals; men and women, boys and girls, who are willing to put lives at risk and target the very people that are here to keep our communities safe.
"But this is not just about my officers who continue to do their very best. This is also about the damage these thugs are doing to our neighbourhoods. Local shops and businesses have been ruined, householders have been left homeless and great damage done to our local services and infrastructure.
"We are now undertaking an operation to identify those responsible and to bring them to justice. We will not tolerate this dangerous behaviour."
Anyone with information relating to the violent unrest experienced in London is urged to contact the incident room hotline, to report any information which may assist investigators as they bring arrests against those responsible for looting, disorder and violence. Incident room hotline: 0208 345 4142.
Imagery of those involved in the unrest is available to view on the Met's website: http://www.met.police.uk/rioterswanted/ or on our Flickr channel: http://www.flickr.com/photos/metropolitanpolice/sets/72157627267892...Views: 34
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London Disorder Update: Arrest figures - latest from New Scotland Yard
Originally posted by Harringay SNT on August 10, 2011 at 9:55am in Crime, Local Safety & Policing (Change)
The Metropolitan Police Service has now arrested a total of 768 people
in connection with violence, disorder and looting across London.
Since 9pm on Tuesday 9 August, 81 arrests have been made for various offences.
These include:
- At approx 23:00hrs, in a proactive operation, officers executed a
search warrant at an address in Church Road, Harlesden, NW10. A mobile
phone was found containing pictures of a looted shop and jewellery. A
gold chain matching the photo on the phone was also found.
A man in his late teens / early 20s was arrested for handling stolen
goods and is in custody.
- At 00:30hrs officers on patrol in West Ella Road, Harlesden, NW10
arrested 19 people on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary after
they were seen standing by two transit vans appearing to be preparing to
go looting.
The men, aged approximately between 18 and 30-years are currently in
custody.
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Members of public urged to call the correct number
Originally posted by Harringay SNT on August 10, 2011 at 9:56am
Police are appealing for members of the public only to contact the
Operation Withern Major Investigation Team number (020 8345 4142) if
they have specific information about those individuals who have been
involved in the violence and disorder that has occurred across London
over the past few days.
The team are receiving a significant number of calls that are not
directly related to their investigation. These calls are impeding the
ability of those with relevant information to get through to officers.
Members of the public who would like up-to-date information or advice
about the disorder should visit the Metropolitan Police Service website:
www.met.police.uk
You may also wish to consider subscribing to the official police
messaging system 'Neighbourhood Link'. To subscribe to this service
please visit: www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk
Those who wish to make a comment about the policing of the disorder can
do so online at www.met.police.uk In the event of an emergency, call the
emergency number 999
In the event of a non emergency, call the police on non emergency number
101
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Whilst those who live and work in London should go about their daily lives without fear - we do however ask that they take sensible precautions to ensure their safety.
We would advise members of the public to avoid any unnecessary travel to areas that have been affected by the events of the last couple of days, and help the emergency services by giving us the room that we need to respond. Make sure you are safe and do not put yourselves into vulnerable positions.
It is possible that your journeys to and from work may be affected so think ahead and plan carefully. Stay alert and be aware of what is going on around you. If you do have any concerns about returning home this evening, you should consider staying with friends or family members outside of the affected areas.
Over the last 24 hour period we have received almost four times more 999 emergency calls than normal (20,800 compared to 5,400). Consequently some callers may experience difficulty in getting through to 999, or waiting longer than usual for their call to be answered. We would ask you to bear with us, and only use 999 in situations that require an immediate police response.
DAC Steve Kavanagh said: "I wish to reassure members of the public that a London wide policing operation is in place to manage any further public disorder in the capital. We are doing everything we can by working with our partners and the community to ensure residents and businesses can go about their daily lives in confidence."
FAQs
Getting information and advice
Where can I get information and advice?
Police are providing the media with information to keep the public informed. Tune in to your local radio or television station for updates or visit our website.
You can also follow us on Twitter at www.twitter.com/metpoliceuk or join our Neighbourhoodlink Service. For more information visitwww.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk/registration/
How can I find out local information?
Many councils are providing local updates on the disturbances in their area.
You can find your local council by following the DirectGov link below: Find your local council Opens new window
www.direct.gov.uk or www.haringey.gov.uk
Travelling in and around London
Is it safe to travel around London?
We would advise members of the public to avoid any unnecessary travel to areas that have been affected by the events of the last couple of days and to keep safe by not putting themselves into vulnerable positions.
It is possible that your journeys to and from work may be affected so think ahead and plan carefully. Stay alert and be aware of what is going on around you.
If you do have any concerns about returning home this evening, you should consider staying with friends or family members outside of the affected areas.
If you need help planning a journey, you can use the 'Travel Tools' on TfL's website.
http://www.tfl.gov.uk/tfl/traveltools/default.aspx?cmp=BAC-campaign...
These include tools to help plan your journey and free mobile travel alerts.
You can also call the London Travel Information on 020 7222 1234 any time - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
It can provide journey information like the last tube and bus times, bus stop locations and cab numbers, as well as train, DLR and tram information.
Are the buses safe?
Our Safer Transport Teams are providing support to drivers and providing a visible presence, but please consider whether your journey is absolutely necessary.
Advice for parents/guardians
Are my children safe?
There are unprecedented numbers of officers on the streets of London - over 16,000 today. We are doing everything we can to support communities and keep people safe.
Over the last couple of nights there have been a large numbers of young people placing themselves in situations that were dangerous and violent. We appeal to parents and all those responsible for young people to work together with police to ensure that youngsters do not get drawn into the kind of disorder we have seen.
There is a role for the whole community - police, parents, schools, local leaders and others - to stand together and convey the message that crime and disorder will not be tolerated.
Contacting the police
I can't get through on 999, what should I do?
If it is an emergency please keep trying. We have been experiencing significant demands; almost four times as many calls than normal. We will deal with your call as quickly as possible. If it is not an emergency, please use one of the following:
calling 101 to report a crime that has already happened, seek crime prevention advice or make us aware of any policing issues in your local area.
via our website at www.met.police.uk
via your local police station.
Helping the police
How can I help the police?
You can help us by assisting in the identification of people that have been looting, rioting and committing crime.
Anyone with information should call our incident room on 020 8345 4142. Alternatively you can call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
We are also publishing images of people wanted in connection with looting.
Police tactics
What tactic are the police using?
The MPS employs tactics that are primarily designed to prevent injury to members of the public and police officers. In instances where officers have been outnumbered, they have waited until they can intervene with minimum risk to the public. The MPS is determined to prevent further crime and to bring the criminals to justice.
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Please find below some useful information points that are being regularly updated regarding recent events:
Originally posted by Harringay SNT on August 10, 2011 at 10:58am in News & Community Information for Harringay (Change)
Please find below some useful information points that are being regularly updated regarding recent events:
To get the latest information you can sign up to Neighbourhood link
www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk/registration/
Regular updates will also appear 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
Updates regarding the Mark Duggan investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission can be found on the IPCC website www.ipcc.gov.uk
For those of you with smartphones, you can follow live updates throughout the day on twitter as follows:
Met Police Service - @metpoliceuk
London Fire Brigade - @Londonfire
Independent Police Complaints Commission - @IPCCnewsViews: 31
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