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Grafton St, W1:Road Closures are still in place and likely to be for some time. Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. |
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Grafton St, W1:Road Closures due to fire at location. Please avoid the area. updates to follow. |
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Weekly test message - no action required |
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Weekly test message - no action required |
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Protest complete. No incidents to report |
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1pm-3pm at Gt Portland Place. Protest Policed. Updates if/when req'd.No problems expected |
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Police have now opened all road closures regarding this incident however a crime scene is still in force on the pavement area o/s Footlocker and will remain in force for some time |
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Police have dealt with the additional incident at Oxford Street/Regent Street |
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Oxford St, W1:J/W Regent St- Additional road closures due to another incident Police are dealing with. Please avoid the area. Updates to follow. |
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Oxford St, W1: No change in road closures currently remain in place at the J/W James Street/Gilbert Street and New Bond Street/Vere Street. This also includes Bond Street Station which is also currently closed and likely to be for the rest of the day. Please avoid area due to ongoing congestion and refer to media and TfL website for further information. Will update with any significant updates or changes.
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Oxford St, W1: No change-Rd closures still remain at J/W James/Gilbert St and New Bond/Vere St due to Police investigation of fatal stabbing. Please avoid area due to heavy local congestion. Await further updates. |
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Oxford St, W1: Rd closures currently remain at the J/W James/Gilbert St and New Bond/Vere St due to Police investigation of a male fatally stabbed this aftrenoon. Please avoid congestion in area. Look out for media reports and await updates. |
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Oxford St, W1:Road closures between the junctions with James Street/Gilbert Street and New Bond Street/Vere Street.
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing. in Oxford Street, W1. Police were called at approx 1345hrs on Monday, 26 December to reports of a male stabbed in Oxford Street, nr the junction with Stratford Place, W1. Officers, LAS and HEMS attended the scene. The male, believed late teens/early 20s, has been pronounced dead at the scene. A number of arrests have been made. Enquiries continue. Await updates
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Police were concerned for the safety of Rita Wright, a 73-year-old lady who went missing in central London. Mrs Wright has now been found, safe and well. |
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Police are appealing for help in tracing a missing woman last seen in the busy West End.
Rita Wright (27.8.38 - 73 ys) of Birmingham is visiting her granddaughter's home in Cathcart Road SW10 over the Christmas period.
Rita suffers from dementia with Lewy bodies (DLB) - a form of dementia that shares characteristics with both Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases. As such she may appear disorientated or confused.
On Christmas Eve (24 December) she was out her family amongst the last-minute Christmas shoppers, but wandered away from them. She was last seen coming out of the Selfridges store on Oxford Street W1, at the junction with Duke Street, at approx. 10.40hrs.
Rita was heading towards Oxford Circus.
There has been no sighting since that time and our concern is growing as time passes without any news.
Rita is white and of proportionate build. She is 4ft 9 tall, and was wearing a beige three-quarter length rain coat, black leggings (over which were distinctive pink spotted socks), and she was carrying a brown bag.
She has platinum blonde hair - straight and shoulder length
Anyone with information should call Kensington and Chelsea Police on 0207 376 1212.
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National Day of Protest ‘UK Uncut Christmas Special’ Information for Businesses
UK Uncut has recently announced an event entitled ‘Christmas Special’, which is being promoted to take The Metropolitan Police Service is fully aware of the potential impact of any major event on the local The following guidance has been produced to help businesses to prepare for any incidents which may arise
Keep up to date with latest information For live updates on the progress of this event you can also subscribe to the official free police community Follow the MPS updates on the day on Twitter @CO11metpolice
Contact numbers In the event of an emergency call the emergency number 999. In the event of a situation that does not require an emergency response, please call 101 (calls to 101 from If you have information about crime, you can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Security Advice Ensure that all staff are fully briefed. Security officers, where possible, should have a visible presence at premises. It would be advisable that a senior manager make himself/herself identifiable to police in the event of an Ensure that your exit/entry points are monitored and that you are able to lock and secure any points of entry Be alert to large groups forming outside of business points of entry and ensure staff remain vigilant and Check that your emergency equipment supplies and radio communications systems are stocked and fully
Crime If you identify any unusual markings on your building please report immediately to police. If crime is committed or an incursion takes place in your premises consider the preservation of evidence, Ensure CCTV coverage is fully operational and can provide the highest possible recorded resolution.
What you can expect to see You may notice officers outside some premises this is because during recent protests some buildings have The officers are there to protect these buildings and to assist those inside to go about their daily business All officer will be uniquely identifiable by a series of numbers, letters or both which will be visible on their |
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A breakaway group from the demonstration have occupied a building in the Haymarket. Police are containing another group outside Charing Cross Stn. Road closures are in place around the West End & Westminster area. |
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Historically demonstrators have been known to identify and discreetly highlight business premises of interest. There have been reports of buildings being marked with posters and stickers in the City this morning. Can your security periodically check the exterior of your premises and report anything unusual or suspicious to police immediately. Please email the information to Communities Together at Communities.Together@met.pnn.police.uk and where possible attach a photograph or provide as much detail as possible. Photograph the markings in situ and where possible remove from the building and consider the preservation of evidence by placing in an envelope. Handle the evidence as little as possible in order to preserve the integrity of the exhibit |
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A recent number of events have led to land or empty buildings being occupied. The MPS and CoLP would advise as a precaution that any empty buildings in your control are secured. A recent occupation has identified a risk from asbestos within the building to be renovated. It may be advisable to ensure such buildings are clearly marked with hazard warnings. |
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Test Message no action required |
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Incident has now been dealt with. Rds have now been re-opened. |
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Incident in Parliament Sq, SW1 Rd closures in place. P/Sq, Abingdon St & Bridge St. Updates to follow. |
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Weekly test message - no action required |
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On the 15th November 2011 there is a CT presentation for businesses which will be held at; The Empire, Leicester Square at 0830 for a 0900 start and the event will conclude at 11.00. The topics covered will include; Intelligence Update from SO15 Operation Fairway - Hostile Reconnaissance update from SO15 Explosives Dog Section Olympic Update from London 2012. If you wish to attend please e mail Message sent by; Simon Baxter Westminster Police CT Focus Desk |
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Demonstration in Central London Wednesday 9 November 2011 Information for Businesses A number of groups have announced that they are holding a National Student Demonstration on Wednesday 9 November 2011. Participants are expected to assemble from 12 noon on Malet Street to march to London Wall along the following route: Malet Street, Gower Street, Bloomsbury Street, Shaftesbury Avenue, Charing Cross Road Dungannon Street, The Strand, Fetter Lane, New Fetter Lane, Holborn Viaduct, Newgate Street, King Edward Street and London Wall. The march is scheduled to end at 6 pm. The Metropolitan Police Service and City of London Police are fully aware of the potential impact of any demonstrations on the local business community and are well equipped to deal with events like this. We have an appropriate and proportionate policing plan in place and are working closely with the organisers to ensure that the protest moves through London peacefully and that any disruption is kept to a minimum. You may notice an increase in the number of police officers in your area. This is part of the preparation for this event and should not be cause for alarm. Please contact your local Safer Neighbourhoods Team if you have any concerns. Whilst a robust policing plan is in place you can help to protect your business by taking a few sensible precautions. The following points are a list of considerations but are by no means exhaustive. 1. Retail premises should be suitably staffed with a prominent management presence. 2. Security officers, where possible, should have a visible presence at premises. 3. It would be advisable that a senior manager make himself/herself identifiable to police in the event of an incursion into your premises. 4. Ensure that your exit doors are properly secured and that you are able to lock and secure your front door if required to do so. 5. Consider minimising the number of entry points to your building as there is potential for your business premises to be used as access routes in the event of road closures. 6. If crime is committed in your premises consider the preservation of evidence where possible, for example CCTV. 7. Ensure that building perimeters are clear of dustbins, ladders or loose tools and equipment, which could be used to gain access or be used as weapons or to cause damage. Where possible, consider removing scaffolding from building premises and/ or ensure that security staff be made aware of the potential for unauthorised access. Where possible, remove completely or secure equipment such as ladders and ropes. 8. Check that your emergency equipment / grab bags / first aid supplies and radio communication systems are stocked and fully operational. 9. Ensure that all members of staff are fully aware of any emergency/evacuation procedures. 10. Ensure CCTV coverage is fully operational and can provide the highest recording resolution as possible. 11. During the day leading up to 9th of November, make sure that your staff are fully briefed, remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to security and/or police. 12. In the event of a situation that does not require an emergency police response, please call 101 (calls to 101 landlines and mobiles cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long your call lasts). 13. In the event of an emergency, call the emergency number 999. For live updates on the progress of the demonstration you can also subscribe to the official free police community messaging system ‘Neighbourhood Link’. This service provides instant information on travel restrictions and security issues. To subscribe to this free service please visit: www.neighbourhoodlink.met.police.uk Alternatively you can text “police” to 83123 to receive all of the latest MPS updates straight to your phone The Metropolitan Police Service is committed to ensuring that this is a peaceful demonstration for all who are living in, working in, or visiting London and that it causes the minimum amount of disruption to residents, businesses and the wider public. |