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Northumberland Ave, WC2, is closed in both directions due to serious traffic collision. The road will be closed for some time. Closures are at Trafalgar Sq & Victoria Embankment. |
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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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Oxford St, W1:Demonstration concluded and group now dispersed. Area quiet, we will provide further information if there are any significant updates. Please continue with your vigilance and report any suspicious persons/ behaviour. |
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Oxford St, W1:Nr Woodstock St O/S Vodaphone. Grp of 15 bel UKUncut demonstrators remain at location others dispersed. Peaceful. Await updates. |
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Oxford St, W1: O/s Vodaphone premises Grp 20-30 bel UKUncut . Not causing any obstruction. Police dealing. Await updates. |
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Oxford St, W1: Top Shop. Please be aware 60 protestors believed to be UKUncut at location shouting and demostrating inside the premises. Police on scene and dealing with this group. Please remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity. Awaits update.
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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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Regarding today's DR Congo demonstration. All the demonstrators have been moved to Trafalgar Square and their numbers are dwindling considerably. Roads are being opened up and things appear to be getting back to 'normal'. In light of this, I don't anticipate any further CommunitySafe updates unless there is significant change. Thanks for your attention today. Sgt Mike Dancey GSZ-IR obo MPS in Westminster 020 3276 0440 |
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Large number of demo now moving up to trafalgar sq with a large number still at richmound terrace |
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Demonstration now on whitehall large numbers west bound whitehall closed from trafalgar /sq to parliament /sq |
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Demonstrators are now at Whitehall Opp Downing St, 100+ peaceful at present, well policed |
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from 10.00hrs today from cxford street to downing street congelese demonstration numbers unknown will be policed security to be vigilent |
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On SATURDAY 17 DECEMBER 2011 UK Uncut are planning a demonstration in the Central London area at 1300 hours. At this stage it has not been confirmed which businesses and stores will be targeted, nor that they will definitely be coming to the OXFORD STREET, REGENT STREET or BOND STREET area. We would ask that you be vigilant on this day. Updates will be provided via the NWEC radio system and Community Safe and the event is being policed. Further updates regarding this event will be passed on to yourselves once these are known. Regards, Diana HURD PS 3068CW |
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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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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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Employer Supported Policing Programme The Metropolitan Police are offering a powerful opportunity to businesses across the capital. It delivers business security, staff development, additional policing around premises, corporate social responsibility and, especially important in 2012, business continuity and resilience. Best of all, the Metropolitan Police fund the scheme, in return for you donating some of your staff's time through a small amount of paid leave each month. Virtually any reputable business of almost any size can take part, but in order to get the maximum benefit across the period from the Queen's Diamond Jubilee to the Olympic and Paralympic Games, your business must get involved by the end of November 2011. Take a look at www.met.police.uk/esp/learn_more now and don't miss this opportunity for a huge boost to your business in 2012 and well beyond.
Message sent by; PS Baxter Westminster CT Desk
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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 |