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- We dealt with a few incidents of criminal damage and disorder, which was less serious than the rest of London, in the High street on Monday night, we used robust tactics, disrupted disorder and dispersed groups of youths. I saw first hand on duty the bravery and heroics of those on duty in Sutton.

 

- A number of police officers were sent to Tottenham to provide assistance, they were among the first to arrive. Most received minor injuries but only 2 required hospital treatment, both declared themselves fit for duty at Sutton immediately. 

 

- There was one officer who was assaulted and a youth has been arrested and charged as a result of the assault

 

- I want to pay tribute for the bravery and dedication of all my officers, PCSOs, specials and members of police staff. They have all worked tirelessly to keep Sutton safe. They are tired with most working very long shifts but morale remains high and they all remain dedicated and professional and are a credit to the Met and Sutton can be proud of them.

They have been greatly boosted by the overwhelming support and encouragement they have received from the fine people of Sutton. 

 

General message

Whilst those who live and work in Sutton 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.

 

Our key messages are

 

·          The police and all communities are united in their wish for calm and an end to all disorder.

 

·          The current situation facing London is one which affects all communities, regardless of age and ethnicity. 

 

·          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 are due to issue advice on insurance to businesses tomorrow.

Detective Chief Superintendent Ferguson

Contacting the police

-  We have been receiving significant additional numbers of calls to police by worried and concerned residents during the past few days. If you see a crime being committed then call us but rest assured we have large numbers of police on patrol in Sutton. If you have any information that might be useful to police then please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 in confidence.

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 visit www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk/registration/

How can I find out local information? Sutton council is providing local updates on the disturbances in their area.

 

Helping the police

How can I help the police?

 

Yesterday (Tuesday) we witnessed a lot of speculation and rumour in Sutton of planned disorder and incidents occurring on social media sites. Help us do our jobs and not raise any unnessary fear in local communities by not re-tweeting rumours.

 

- Message to parents, help us keep the borough safe, know where your children are. We will be sending letters to parents of very young children and will consider taking vulnerable youths home if they are loitering in the town centre late at night. 

 

- Over the last couple of nights throughout London there have been 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.

 

- Message to the young people of Sutton is please think about the consequences of getting involved and committing crime. You will be arrested, will go to court.
You can help us by assisting in the identification of people that have been stealing, involved in disorder and generally 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.

 

Public safety messages issued by the MPS available by visiting met.police.uk