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Streatham’s High Road will be awash with Carnival sounds and colours on Saturday 23^rd July as South Connections Carnival in rainbow costumes, accompanied by Streatham schools and residents in Butterfly costumes parade along it’s pavements in celebration of ONE YEAR TO GO until the Olympic Games.  The Carnival Queen and several sporting characters will be marching along to the sounds of Batuke Samba Band and Ancestral Hand drummers. 

 

The parade begins at 12 noon from Sunnyhill House on Sunnyhill Road and processes down to Streatham Green where an afternoon of sporting activities including fencing, boxing and judo are taking place until 3.00pm. 

 

Have a go at giant chess and see if you can win your very own medal in the alternative egg and spoon race!  There’s also music from South London’s finest steel band, Southside Harmonics, stilt walking, street dancing, face painting and balloon modeling, plus information from local organisations, Transition Streatham, Friends of Streatham Green, Streatham Action and the British Home.

 

Cllr Florence Nosegbe, Cabinet Member for Culture, said: “Excitement about the 2012 Games is really starting to build, and this is a fantastic way to mark the start of the one year to go countdown. It’s going to be a great day and I’m delighted that Lambeth Council is able to support it.”

Police were called at approx. 12:50hrs on Tuesday, 12 July to reports of a male shot in Black Prince road, SE11.

Officers and LAS attended and a 20-year-old man was found suffering gun shot wounds. The man has been taken to hospital where his injuries are being treated as life threatening.

Enquiries by Lambeth officers into the circumstances of the incident have begun and detectives from Trident have been informed.

There have been no arrests at present and enquiries continue.

Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with any information to contact them.

Anyone that can assist police should call police in Lambeth on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Lambeth Met Police Officers in partnership with Lambeth Local Authority have assisted in the eviction of 22 flats in Clifton Mansions Coldharbour Lane, Brixton SW9 at approximately 09:00 am this morning. (12.07.11)

 

These premises have been squatted in for a number of years and residents were forewarned with the notice of eviction.

 

A number of individuals took the opportunity to occupy the premises overnight resulting in disorder; including an allegation of robbery and objects thrown at police officers and their vehicles.

 

The pre-planned eviction of Clifton Mansions went ahead with minimal pockets of resistance and the premises have now been vacated and handed back over to the Local Authority.

 

During this incident a police officer received an injury to his eye and has been taken to a south London hospital.

 

A 35 year-old man had been arrested for assault on police.

 

As latest figures reveal that less than a quarter of 999 calls require an emergency response, the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS), together with other police forces in the south east is today, Monday 11 July launching a new contact number for the public.

The new number, 101, is part of a national programme to improve access and will give the public one easy way to get in touch with the police for calls that do not require an urgent response. For example, the public should call 101 to report a crime that has already happened, seek crime prevention advice or make us aware of local policing issues.

It is being introduced to improve access to the police, ease pressure on 999 and to help tackle crime and disorder. In London the new number is just one of the ways the Metropolitan Police Service is modernising and improving our services while making them more accessible to the public. As well as calling us on 101 or 999, the public can use our online services to get information or report crime; join virtual neighbourhood ward panels to oversee and influence local policing; visit a police station or front counter 24/7; or approach an officer in the street.

Introducing 101 the MPS will be joined by some of our neighbouring police forces including Hertfordshire, City of London and Essex in being early adopters of the new number.

As with 999, calls to 101 in London will be handled 24 hours a day, seven days a week by specially trained officers and staff at the MPS's Central Communications Command who will help deal with enquiries. For people who speak no or little English they can also dial 101 where their call will be connected with an interpreter. Callers who are deaf, deafened or have a hearing or speech impairment can use a textphone to call: 18001 101; or in an emergency it's 18000.

According to official MPS figures, in April 2011 there were 161,008 recorded 999 calls, 32,941 (20%) of which were graded as an immediate response required i.e. a genuine emergency. This means the remaining 80% would be more appropriate for 101.

Metropolitan Police Service Assistant Commissioner for Territorial Policing Ian McPherson, said: "The introduction of 101 is one of the biggest changes in the way people can contact the police since 999 was introduced in the 1940s.

"Having just two phone numbers - 101 for reporting a crime that has happened, to get advice or to raise local policing issues - or 999 if it's an emergency, makes calling the Met a lot easier and makes our services more accessible.

"It's also expected to reduce the number of inappropriate 999 calls the Met receives, enabling us to respond to genuine emergencies more effectively.

"Only about 20% of 999 calls require an emergency response from the police. 999 should only be used in an emergency, that is when a crime is happening, when someone suspected of a crime is nearby, or where someone is injured, being threatened or in danger. For all other matters the public should call us on 101.

"There are now many ways for the public to get in touch with the Met: you can approach an officer in the street; you can visit a police station or front counter 24/7; you can report crime or get advice on our website; you can join one of our virtual neighbourhood ward panels and now you can call 101 if you don't require an immediate response. We can also come to you at a time and place to suit you - last year we made 80,000 appointments. You can also get in touch with your local (Safer Neighbourhoods) policing team to discuss policing or crime concerns in your area.

"Even if your first language is not English we can still help as we can set up a three-way conversation between the caller, police operator and a qualified interpreter. We also have a text phone service for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

"Dialling 101 provides a direct link to your police, where you can get information, advice and access to your local policing teams.

"101 is just one of the ways we are improving and modernising our services - a commitment demonstrated by increased levels of public confidence in the MPS - now one of the highest levels of all UK police forces. The MPS is here for London and we are determined to keep on improving our services while making them accessible to all communities in London."

Mayor of London Boris Johnson welcomed the introduction of 101 and said: "This quick and easy 101 number will help with a wide breadth of important issues that don't require an immediate response. Some people have inadvertently used '999' for things which aren't emergencies, and this number will free up our blue light brigade to concentrate on critical matters, whilst offering the public an excellent way of reporting other issues.

"We've been exploring the widespread potential for this service at City Hall and I hope this number will be more widely adopted in the future across an even broader range of services."

Supporting today's launch Home Office minister for policing Nick Herbert said: "This is a significant step forward in our ambition to reconnect the police and public. 101 in London will give the public a memorable non-emergency number so that they can get in touch with local forces.

"It will make crime easier to report and help the police to tackle crime and disorder."

Commander Ian Dyson, City of London Police and ACPO lead on contact management, said: "101 is a number to ring your local police force. It's simple and straight forward. If it's an emergency call 999 if it's not, call 101. This number provides a universal, easy to remember 3-digit telephone number for people living or working in London.

"We would remind the public that they should always continue to call 999 in an emergency - for example, when an immediate response is needed because a crime is happening, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, or someone is injured, being threatened or in danger."

The 101 contact number is being introduced across the country over the next 12 months, and in London will replace the existing '0300' number. The aims of introducing 101 are to:

- Help communities to keep their neighbourhoods safe by giving them one easy way to contact their local police and to report non-emergency crime and disorder;

- Make the police more accessible to their communities, whilst reducing pressure on the 999 system and helping the police to put their resources where they are needed most.

- Help the police to cut crime by making it easier for the public to pass on information about crimes in their neighbourhoods and allowing the police to take swift action.

To help inform Londoners about the new service the MPS is delivering an information campaign which will comprise radio, press and roadside advertising. Pan-London media will be targeted as well as ethnic, specialist and disability titles to reach London's diverse audiences.

A range of publicity materials is also being made available for officers and staff to distribute local communities.

The campaign is just one element of a wide platform of communication work that the MPS will be undertaking to raise awareness of the different ways that members of the public can access our services.

 

Wednesday 6 July saw the launch of Operation Land Slide by Lambeth Borough Police’s Licensing team, Trading Standards, Food Safety and the UK Boarder Agency (UKBA).

 

This operation targeted take away food premises and off licences in Brixton town centre.

The first day of the operation saw five men arrested for immigration offences. Alcohol was seized from one venue as it was believed to be counterfeit. Warnings were issued to shops stocking out of date food items.

 

As well as ensuring legislation is enforced the operation is also designed to give guidance to venues and build trust within the borough. The first day of Operation Land Slide has been deemed a success and more visits will be undertaken soon.

 

PC Hannah Eldridge of Licencing said, “Operation Landslide is designed to provide reassurance that our agencies are working to ensure that businesses are working legally and providing a good service to the public. We also are striving to build stronger relationships between the community, licensed venues, Police and Lambeth Council.”

Bumble has been missing since 16 June. She was lost on Railton road but recent sightings have been in South Croxted Road and Croydon. Further details below: Name BUMBLE Breed Terrier Boston Gender Female Young Adult Build Small Black and White THIN SCAR ON BELLY Tagged Yes Micro chipped Yes Lost 16 Jun 2011 Where Lost Outside 247 Railton Road, London SE24 (between Brixton and Herne HIill) *Other Info Bumble is very small for her age, has a lovely nature and is very friendly. She was wearing a black colour with a paw print tag with her home numbers. She has very long white legs and runs like the wind. Phone 1 07885 712191 Phone 2 07799 347404 With information* To see image please got to the community safe website

Bumble has been missing since 16 June. She was lost on Railton road but recent sightings have been in South Croxted Road and Croydon. Further details below: Name BUMBLE Breed Terrier Boston Gender Female Young Adult Build Small Black and White THIN SCAR ON BELLY Tagged Yes Micro chipped Yes Lost 16 Jun 2011 Where Lost Outside 247 Railton Road, London SE24 (between Brixton and Herne HIill) *Other Info Bumble is very small for her age, has a lovely nature and is very friendly. She was wearing a black colour with a paw print tag with her home numbers. She has very long white legs and runs like the wind. Phone 1 07885 712191 Phone 2 07799 347404 With information* To see image please got to the community safe website

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The school summer holidays are approaching, bringing an increased risk of female genital mutilation (FGM) to over 6000 young girls in London. The Metropolitan Police Service, in partnership with the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and Kids Taskforce, is today, Monday 4 July, launching a new teaching resource to help tackle this form of child abuse. The pack will be launched in South London and will see the first showing of 'Cut - Some Wounds Never Heal' a film by the Kids Taskforce and pupils at Lilian Baylis Technology School, Kennington. The hard-hitting film features model, author and human rights activist Waris Dirie, ITV's Dr Hilary Jones and other experts in dealing with FGM. The film, which is aimed at 11-17 year olds, was created by young people for young people and leads with a strong message that this practice is abusive to a woman's body and can have profound physical and mental consequences. FGM is illegal in the UK and under the FGM Act 2003 it is also illegal for girls to be taken from the UK to undergo the procedure anywhere in the world. Those who are involved or facilitate this process may be guilty of an offence which carries a maximum prison sentence of 14 years. Today's launch coincides with the forthcoming summer break as experience has shown that the girls most at risk of FGM are taken back to their countries of origin at the start of the school summer holidays, allowing them extended time to recover from their wounds before returning to school in September. In London alone there are estimated to be 6,500 girls at risk annually of FGM. The Metropolitan Police Service Child Abuse Investigation Command through Project Azure works to tackle this issue and to prevent this happening to girls in London. This is done in partnership with various statutory agencies, charities and organizations, and involves education and enforcement activities. The resource pack launched today is the latest action to come from that partnership approach. The resource is the first of its kind and available freely for all secondary schools in the UK. It will facilitate open discussion on this sensitive subject and offer advice and information to those at risk and their peers. In addition to the new resource, specialist child protection officers will be working closely with their partners this summer to raise awareness of the issues, to help identify girls who may be at risk and prevent them from being subjected to the procedure. Additionally, the MPS is actively investigating a number of ongoing cases. Speakers at today's event will include Hannah Buckley, head of sexual violence policy at the Home Office, Sharon Doughty, president founder of Kids Taskforce, and Commander Simon Foy, head of homicide and serious crime investigations for the Metropolitan Police Service. Speaking ahead of today's event Commander Foy said: "Female genital mutilation is a crime. It is painful and traumatic and harmful to girls and women in many ways. "Those who are involved in any way - be it aiding, abetting, counselling, procuring or carrying out FGM inside or outside the UK - are committing a criminal offence, as well as putting lives at risk. "The Metropolitan Police Service is here for all Londoners and we are working with our partners to prevent this form of child abuse through education and enforcement, while supporting victims and survivors, and pursuing those who are involved in carrying this practice out. "I would like to thank the Kids Taskforce, the FCO and the Lilian Baylis pupils involved in producing this film to raise awareness of FGM and hope that this resource will be used in secondary schools to assist in broaching this sensitive subject. "We would urge anyone who believes a girl is vulnerable to come forward and alert the police or other agencies so that they can be protected." Founding President of Kids Taskforce Sharon Doughty, added: "This is a practice that needs bringing out into the open so that it can be addressed, by working with communities here to change minds. I felt the best way to achieve that was to have the people most affected - young girls - make their own film on the issue." Kit Malthouse, deputy mayor of policing said: "The ritual mutilation of young girls is a revolting and barbaric act which is sadly far too prevalent in modern London. The Mayor has commissioned a report to try and gauge the true scale of this atrocity, but even without this, we know many girls suffer horribly because of this cultural evil. The Mayor has put tackling this practice firmly on the agenda with the police and their partners. This film is a welcome sign of that renewed effort. Greater knowledge should help young girls protect themselves and the generations to follow, and help our law enforcement agencies bring their abusers to justice."

The Met Police has carried out raids on 12 addresses across south London this morning (28 June) in a coordinated operation to dismantle a gang of organised street robbers. Today’s activity took place in Wandsworth, Lambeth and Merton and Croydon Boroughs and is part of the Met’s renewed drive to tackle crime against people and their property under Operation Target. The group is believed to be responsible for an estimated 45 to 50 robberies on young people in Wandsworth, Tooting and Streatham over the last nine months. The gang is led by a ‘Fagin’ type of character, who is believed to have encouraged the group, of at least 20 young people, to commit the robberies. The victims are primarily schoolchildren - aged 13 to 16 years old - who have been subjected to group attacks in order to rob them of mobile phones and other sought after personal belongings. The group have also targeted lone females and on a couple of occasions convenience stores. Ten males - aged [A] 25, [B]18, [C]14, [D]17, [E]17, [F]15, [G]14, [H]17, [J]17, [K]16 - have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit robbery this morning. They have been taken to various south London police stations and remain in custody. A range electronic equipment believed to be stolen has been recovered and police have seized two knives in the searches. The property includes items such as laptops, mobile phones, iphones and sim cards. Prior to today’s action, seven young women - aged between 14 and 17 - had been arrested in May and bailed in connection with this inquiry. The operation is being led by Wandsworth borough police with extra resources from neighbouring boroughs and central Met units. Detective Superintendent Gerry Campbell, from Wandsworth police, said: “Today’s activity forms part of the Met’s renewed crackdown on crimes against people and property called Operation Target”. “Offenders should be in no doubt that robberies and violence which brings misery to individuals and our communities will not be tolerated. We are absolutely resolute in our determination to tackle violent crime in all its forms and make London safer.” Since Operation Target was launched on June 8, there have been 3,749 operational activities from increased patrolling or proactive investigations, and nearly 2,005 arrests for offences including burglary, robbery and possessing firearms.

Police have charged four men on Saturday, 25 June, with the murder of Kenrick Wickham on 23 June in Berry Lane, SE21. They are: Kurt McLean - 26, dob 20/03/1985 - of Vassal Rd, SW9. Devana Palmer - 20, dob 27/12/1990 - of Curzon Rd, N10. Samir Yusuf - 22, dob 09/10/88 of Dorset Rd, Brixton, SW8. Anthony McKenzie - 22, dob 20/06/89 - of Falling Lane, West Drayton. All four appear in custody at Camberwell Green Magistrates' court on Saturday, 25 June. This follows police being called at 00.54 hrs on Thursday 23 June by local residents to reports of a disturbance and possible shots fired in vicinity of Clive Road and Berry Lane, West Norwood, SE21. Officers attended and found a male lying in the street. They attempted to resuscitate the man, giving CPR until arrival of the London Ambulance service, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Police believe they know his identity but next of kin are yet to be informed. A post mortem examination will be scheduled in due course. An incident room has been opened under Detective Chief Inspector Neil Hutchison from Trident. DCI Neil Hutchinson said: “We would like to hear from anyone who has information in relation to this murder. Did you see anyone behaving suspiciously in the area between the hours of 11pm and 1am? This is a quiet residential area and someone may have seen or heard something that will assist us in this investigation.” Anyone with information regarding this incident is requested to contact the Incident room on 020 8247 4553 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

The Metropolitan Police are committed to making London a great and safe city. One such aspect of policing is dealing with Domestic Violence and Hate Crime which Lambeth Officers proactively tackled today (Wednesday 22 June) with a series of raids under Operation Athena that has seen eleven people arrested. Domestic violence is a crime that cuts across all social, cultural and religious boundaries. It has devastating and far-reaching consequences for victims, their families and the wider community. While Hate Crime is any incident perceived by the victim, or any other person to be racist, homophobic, transphobic or due to a person's religion, belief, gender identity or disability. Spearheading this effort in reducing such serious crimes are specialised Community Safety Units located in each of our 32 boroughs. Lambeth Borough Police Community Safety Unit (CSU) deals with approximately 5000 incidents of domestic violence per year of which around half are recorded as criminal offences. Cases can range from criminal damage, assaults and harassment to the more serious crimes of false imprisonment and attempted murder. In the most extreme cases domestic violence can result in death and in 2010/2011 there were 25 domestic violence related murders in London. This is completely unacceptable and this is why our work in partnership with other agencies is vital. The unit also deals with Hate Crime and Honour Based Violence, (HBV) which is a collection of practices that is used to control behaviour within families to protect perceived cultural and religious beliefs and/or honour. Such violence can occur when perpetrators perceive that a relative has shamed the family and/or community by breaking their honour code. Safer Lambeth, the borough’s Community Safety Partnership, leads on the coordinated response to domestic violence and hate crime, and this relies on strong joined up working between statutory and voluntary organisations, including the delivery of support services from our specialist service partners, such as the Independent Domestic Violence Advisors (IDVAs) who provide advice and advocacy to victims. The safety of victims is paramount to all involved and high risk domestic violence cases are discussed in the monthly Multi Agency Risk Assessment Conference (MARAC) chaired by the Detective Inspector of Lambeth Police CSU, and coordinated by the Lambeth Council Domestic Violence Team. Sharing information about the risks faced by those victims gives a clearer understanding of their situation, the actions needed to ensure their safety, and the resources available and suited to the individual, are discussed locally and used to create a risk management plan involving all agencies. This also allows agencies to manage the perpetrator in ways that aim to reduce the future risk of harm. In March 2011 Lambeth was awarded the national ‘White Ribbon Status’ for our exceptional multi agency work across the borough in the field of domestic violence. Being the first borough in South London to receive this recognition is reflective of the work that the multi agency partnership undertakes in prevention, education, early intervention and support to individuals and communities while also dealing with enforcement. The Met has been running Operation Athena days since the year 2000 and reflects the commitment to tackling domestic violence and hate crime. Athena raids conducted by the CSU today were carried out across the borough and were accompanied by Councilor Rachel Heywood, Cabinet Member for Communities and Community Safety. DI Nicky Arrowsmith who leads the CSU comments; “I would like to reassure those that report crimes of this nature to us, that all cases are treated seriously and positive action will be taken. We believe that by taking robust action against perpetrators, supporting the needs of victims, and working in partnership with external agencies, we can make the lives of those suffering domestic violence or hate crimes safer, protect their families, their communities, and prevent re-victimisation”. Councilor Rachel Heywood Lambeth Council Cabinet Member for Communities and Community Safety comments; “Domestic violence and hate crime are a widespread problems that cause a huge amount of suffering. They can take place behind closed doors, within the family or intimate relationships, and are not always publicly visible. These crimes often go under-reported and under-recorded, yet a vast range of agencies come into contact with domestic violence survivors and perpetrators every day. Ensuring the safety of those experiencing or at risk of violence is of paramount importance, which is why joint-working across a wide range of statutory and voluntary sector agencies is so crucial to our success. We also want victims to understand that if they ask us for help we will do everything we can to support them and to make them safe.” Support For further information and advice on domestic violence you can contact the Lambeth Gaia Domestic Violence Centre on 0207 733 8724 or www.lambeth.gov.uk/domesticviolence For further information and advice on hate crime you can contact Lambeth’s dedicated Hate crime officer PC Eren Bessim on 07824 474003 or alternatively speak with Lambeth’s Hate Crime coordinator Yvonne Okiyo on 020 7926 2796. Report it to us If you've been affected by domestic violence then let us help you. We will offer you support and give you practical assistance and advice to help you decide what to do next. For an immediate response call 999. Alternatively, you can the Lambeth Community Safety Unit on 020 8649 2019. The police non-emergency number is 0300 123 1212. No matter what has happened, whatever you or anyone else tells us about what happened to you, you will be treated confidentially, sensitively and appropriately. Results; [1] Lambeth Officers have charged Christian Scott aged 22 from Cranwell Road, Stockwell SW9 for domestic common assault. [2] A woman aged 35 arrested from Camberwell SE5 for public order offenses in Lambeth. She remains in custody at a South London Police Station. [3] A man aged 41 arrested from Stockwell SW9 for malicious communications. He remains in custody at a South London Police Station [4] A man aged 54 arrested from Clapham, SW4 for malicious communications. He remains in custody at a South London Police Station. [5] A woman aged 36 arrested from Stockwell, SW9 for GBH. She remains in custody at a South London Police Station. [6] A man aged 20 arrested from Camberwell, SE5 for criminal damage. He remains in custody at a South London Police Station. [7] A woman aged 32 arrested from Brixton Hill, SW2 for common assault. She remains in custody at a South London Police Station. [8] A man aged 24 arrested from Stockwell, SW9 for ABH, threatening behaviour, taking a vehicle without consent, criminal damage and disqualified driving. He remains in custody at a South London Police Station. [9] A woman aged 34 arrested from Notting Hill, W11 for ABH. She remains in custody at a South London Police Station. [10] A woman aged 32 arrested from Camberwell, SE5 for GBH. She remains in custody at a South London Police Station. [11] Lambeth Officers have charged Rrok Doshi (male) aged 46 with two counts of common assault.

One week on from the launch of Operation Target - the Met's renewed emphasis to tackle crimes against people and property in London - over 700 people have been arrested. In 1598 operations carried out so far over the last seven days officers have arrested 798 suspects for offences such as robbery, GBH, drug dealing and burglary; recovered property such as sat navs, mobile phones and gallons of wine; and seized firearms, knives and other weapons; while enhanced uniformed patrols have increased our presence on the streets and in the communities which suffer disproportionate levels of neighbourhood crime. In the coming weeks we will focus more staff and their expertise from across the MPS towards the task of reducing crime and anti-social behaviour in these areas. Commander Maxine De Brunner, who is leading the operation said: "We're delighted with the early results achieved by officers and staff across the MPS under Operation Target. This great effort has seen boroughs, OCUs and business groups coming together like never before to work on the common aim of tackling crimes against people and property in London. Hundreds of suspects have been arrested; suspected stolen property recovered; and drugs and weapons have been removed from the streets. "So much has been achieved in just one week - but we need to keep up the momentum. We need to keep the pressure on robbers, burglars and other criminals. We need to tell our communities what we've been doing to keep them safe. And we need to go into communities after the criminals have been arrested and look to solve, with our partners, some of the underlying problems in order to help keep crime down. Ch Supt Dave Chinchen, silver commander commended officers and staff engaged in the operation: "Your work over this first week has been first class and in the best traditions of the MPS. We've seen some great innovations complementing more traditional policing tactics, and delivered with great enthusiasm. In the coming weeks further assets and resources will be coming from the centre to support boroughs - Op Target is about the MPS coming together to assist boroughs tackle their local crime challenges. It's vital we keep up the pressure and reassure Londoners we are doing everything we can to help keep their homes and communities safe."

Lambeth Borough Police Officers have played their part in Operation Target, a major new crackdown by the Metropolitan Police Service against robbers, burglars and violent criminals. Inline with Operation Target, Sunday 12 June saw the successful conclusion of an investigation by Lambeth Fugitive Unit with assistance from a local Vauxhall night club in sending Andrew Thompson back to prison for breaching the conditions of his licence. Thompson aged 46 years was originally sentenced at the Old Bailey in October 1992 and imprisoned for life for the offences of kidnap and manslaughter where his victim was buried in shallow grave. Thompson has, on six occasions, failed to abide by the conditions of his parole licence, failing to attend Probation meetings and failing to reside at his approved address in Streatham. On 1 May, for the sixth time, Thompson’s licence was revoked after he had failed to reside at his approved address. Using their specialist skills and knowledge it was through the Fugitive Unit’s investigation, that enquiries revealed Thompson frequented a Vauxhall night club which led Lambeth Officers to engage with the management of the licensed premises. It was with their assistance that officers were informed of Thompson’s appearance and arrived to detain him. Detective Constable Geoffrey Worsdell of Lambeth Fugitive Unit comments: “Our partnership with the local businesses of Lambeth assisted us in finding Thompson and illustrates how important partnership working is, in making Lambeth a safe place to be. Thompson regularly flouted the conditions of his licence and will now have to pay the consequence of doing so. Lambeth Fugitive Unit will always be determined to detect those that have committed crime and ensure that justice is done”.

Maurice Cox aged 36 of Tierney Road, SW2 (Dob 23/07/1974) has been sentenced to five years at Inner London Crown Court Today (10th June) after pleading guilty to ten counts of supplying class A drugs namely crack and heroin. Cox was arrested with fifteen other men on Thursday 3 March in a series of open strikes against street dealers in the town centre of Brixton by Lambeth Borough Omega Team supported by colleagues from the Territorial Support Group (TSG). Maurice Coxs’ conviction comes a week after Dean Wilson aged 35years (DOB 16/08/1974) of Lakeview Road SE27 also arrested in the strike was sentenced to five years imprisonment at Inner London Crown Court for thirteen counts of supplying crack and heroin Others arrested in the same operation included Marco Bennett aged 34years (DOB 20/11/1976) of Styles Gardens, SW9 who on Friday 6 May was sentenced to two years and six months imprisonment for eight counts of supplying crack and heroin. Jermaine Crawford aged 29years (DOB 22/09/1981) of Challice Way, SW2 pleaded guilty to supply two counts of supplying Class A crack and heroin and supply of a Class B drug at Inner London Crown Court. He was sentenced to three years imprisonment on Tuesday 24 May. Odeen Stephenson aged 20years (DOB 26/04/1990) of Warminister Square, SE25 also received a custodial sentence on Thursday 19 May of 18 months for one count supply crack cocaine. This operation was a culmination of months of careful planning led by Lambeth Borough police’s Omega team that deal with high level criminality in support of local policing teams across the Borough. The operation was mounted in response to concerns raised by local residents over the apparent movement of drug dealers to these areas. Officers took the suspects by surprise along Acre Lane, Effra Road, Trelawn Road and Railton Road, SW2 Brixton. The operation was a deliberate attempt to address community concerns and support local policing teams’ priorities of associated crime relating to open drug markets and is one of several initiatives that are ongoing to target those offenders. Detective Sergeant Ed Allen of the Lambeth Omega Team said, “These drug dealers have blighted the lives of the residents and visitors to Brixton through their habitual drug dealing. The detrimental effect that this level of criminality has on our Community was reflected by the determination and tenacity of my team in the running of this operation. Brixton Town Centre is not a place where drug dealing will be tolerated. Those who become involved in this type of criminality need to be prepared to serve lengthy custodial sentences as a consequence. We will continue to specifically target these types of individuals and put them before the Courts.” Cllr Rachel Heywood cabinet member for communities and community safety said “I am very pleased with the success of this operation which was designed to specifically address some key concerns of our residents as although overt drug dealing in Brixton has fallen considerably in the last few years, these hotspots had been causing major problems for residents and businesses with associated anti-social behaviour, sex work and robbery. These convictions continue to show that we will not tolerate this in Brixton.”

Anthony John Jackson, aged 29years Of Brixton Road SW9 (Dob 06/11/1981) has been sentenced to two years imprisonment after being convicted of fifteen counts of bomb hoax calls and malicious communications at Inner London Crown Court on 9th June. Jackson was arrested by Lambeth Borough CID Officers from on 30th December 2010 after making numerous calls to the emergency services throughout November and December 2010. These reported calls cost the Metropolitan Police Service nearly £13,000 in man hours and resources The court heard that on Friday 10 December, Jackson called Police seven times to report a bomb at a location using a variety of false names and numbers. Jackson made other calls to report fictitious incidents varying from bomb threats to road traffic collisions. Jackson had previously served prison terms in 2009 and 2010 for malicious communications. TDC Kerry Waterman of Lambeth CID said, “This reinforces the message that those who believe that they can waste police time and resources will be punished. Anthony Jackson's hoax calls resulted in wasted hours and resources. Whilst our attentions were directed needlessly responding to his calls, elsewhere an officer or a member of the public could have been in real danger." Jackson previously appeared at Inner London Crown Court on Wednesday 27 April and had been remanded in custody until today’s hearing. The court directs that 160 days spent in custody on remand will count towards the sentence.

A major new crackdown by the Metropolitan Police Service against robbers, burglars and violent criminals begins today, Wednesday 8th June. Operation Target, which is one of the most significant initiatives of its kind ever conducted by the MPS is a renewed drive to tackle crime against people and property in London leading to significant, long term reductions. The sustained campaign, which kicks off today with a series of operational activities, increased patrols and enforcements, brings together all the Met's specialist resources, skills and people to support local police tackle crime and anti-social behaviour, allowing the public to go about their daily lives feeling more confident and safe. Specialist MPS teams, such as the Flying Squad, Traffic and Mounted Branch will be supporting borough policing units to deliver the operation. Covert and overt tactics, and intelligence-led interventions will be used. Specialist investigation teams will help trace and arrest wanted or suspected robbers and burglars, while increased presence on the streets will be achieved through extra uniformed patrols at key areas. Analysis shows the initial 'Target' areas, while geographically making up just 2% of London, constitute around nearly a third of all London's street robberies and most serious violence; 15% of residential burglaries and 20% of non-res burglaries. As well as achieving immediate crime reductions, the operation intends to embed a number of effective long term crime prevention strategies to ensure there is sustained crime reduction in these areas. The overall result will be an improvement in public confidence and feelings of safety in the targeted areas. Assistant Commissioner Ian McPherson, head of Territorial Policing for the MPS said: "The MPS is here for London, and to help keep communities safe we are enhancing our efforts to tackle crimes against people and property. "Operation Target is to be the largest and sustained crackdown against crimes such as robbery, burglary and violence ever conducted by the MPS. While robbery and burglary are still relatively low in comparison to previous years we are determined to cut these offences further. "The public can support this operation and help themselves from becoming a victim of crime by taking some basic prevention measures. "By bringing together borough based knowledge and expertise with the skills of our specialist units we will make a real and sustainable difference, allowing people to go about their daily lives feeling more confident and safe." The officer leading Operation Target, Commander Maxine de Brunner added: "Target is a long-term drive to reduce crime and keep it down. The operation is due to last for at least six months and will see the relentless deployment of our specialist assets, resources, tactics and skills in areas which suffer disproportionate levels of crime and anti-social behaviour." The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson said: "We're cracking down on the perilous criminality that can devastate people's everyday lives and there is no room for complacency. Burglars, robbers and drug dealers should take heed as their crime funded life styles may soon be ending. I've seen first hand today the immense hard work that goes into carrying out policing operations and I have every confidence that Target will be a complete success. The raids this morning will have an immediate effect on the hundreds of local residents who have been living under a cloud of fear." The public can find out more and get crime prevention advice by contacting their local Safer Neighbourhood Team or visiting http://www.met.police.uk. If you have information about crime you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Police are appealing for witnesses after the murder of an 18-year-old man in Lambeth. Officers were called just after 23:00hrs on Monday, 6 June, following reports of a male shot outside Purser House, Tulse Hill Estate, SW2. Police attended and found a male suffering from gun shot wounds. London Ambulance and HEMS attended but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The victim's next of kin have been informed but we are yet to make a formal identification. The post-mortem examination is scheduled for 14.00hrs today at Greenwich Mortuary. At this early stage witnesses have told police that they heard several gunshots and a vehicle leaving the scene. An incident room has opened under Detective Chief Inspector Gordon Allison from Trident. DCI Allison said: "We would urge anyone who may have seen or heard anything between the hours of 21.30hrs and 23.00hrs, or seen a suspicious vehicle in the area at the time of this murder, to contact us and assist us in this investigation." There have been no arrests at present. Enquiries continue. Any witnesses or anyone with information should call the incident room on 020 8247 4554 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

CO15 Traffic Officers and Lambeth Borough Police officers have been working in partnership through May to promote the ‘Think’ campaign and cut road deaths in the borough. This action was sparked as a result of three fatal road traffic collisions (RTC) in March. There was also one person seriously injured in a collision on the borough in the same month. CO15 Traffic Officers assisted by the Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT’s) and Local Policing Teams (LPTs) have been raising public awareness in Lambeth by conducting high visibility patrols, driving intervention and promotion of ‘safer driving’ in the media, especially highlighting the ‘Think’ campaign to reduce road deaths and serious injury. The MPS are urging the public to be aware: • Speed is one of the main factors in fatal road accidents • In 2009, 4,187 people were killed or seriously injured in crashes where speed was a factor • The risk of death is approximately four times higher when a pedestrian is hit at 40mph than at 30mph • Motorcyclists make up only 1% of motor traffic, but account for 21% of all deaths on British roads MPS Police Officers have been conducting stops and issuing tickets to those committing traffic offences like speeding or using a mobile phone whilst driving. This has given the Officers opportunity to interact and educate motorists about road safety. It is hoped that the stronger Police presence has heightened both the motorist’s and pedestrian attention and awareness which may reduce further incidents. PS Steve Allen of CO15 said,” The number of collisions in Lambeth has caused us concern hence the Metropolitan Police’s ongoing action throughout May to raise awareness. The community has been affected by these incidents but can play their part by educating the young, looking after the elderly and vulnerable and taking extra care on and around the roads. This will lead to a reduction in the number of people killed or seriously injured in RTC’s in the borough of Lambeth.” Insp Nicholas Fallowfield said, “This has been a welcome and important operation to educate the public of the risks of inappropriate driving and to enforce these standards to reinforce the message. CO15 and Lambeth SNTs have worked hard to ensure this message has been received by as many people as possible in the most accident prone locations. This is necessary to reduce the risks to our public and to improve overall safety in the borough.” Safety advice and further details of the ‘Think’ Campaign can be found at http://think.direct.gov.uk/index.html Drive to suit the conditions of the road In some road conditions, even driving at the speed limit could be too fast. Factors that affect road conditions include fog, rain and traffic flow. The national speed limit is not a target speed. Driving too fast for the conditions is bad driving Driving too close to the car in front, undertaking and failing to signal are widely accepted as examples of bad driving. However, some drivers fail to accept that driving too fast is also poor driving despite the fact that this is a contributory factor in hundreds of deaths and thousands of injuries every year. Consider the consequences of causing an accident due to driving at excessive speed If you cause an accident you will have to live with the emotional consequences of deaths or injuries caused to others. Don’t assume it’s safe to break the speed limit on rural roads because there is less traffic or an open road ahead Be aware that there may be unexpected hazards, such as blind bends, vehicles coming out of junctions and animals on the road. The difference of a few miles per hour can mean the difference between life and death. The faster someone is driving, the less time they have to stop if something unexpected happens. If you kill someone while speeding, you will have to live with the long-term emotional consequences. Speed limits are there for a reason.

Detectives from Trident are appealing for witnesses and information following a murder in Clapham Road, near to Stockwell underground station. Police officers patrolling in the area heard shots fired in Clapham Road, SW8 near to the underground station at 23:30hrs on Tuesday 31 May. A 25-year-old man received gun shot wounds and was taken to a south London hospital. He was pronounced dead at 00:29hrs. He has been formally identified as Sadiq Adebiyi, 25, from the Stockwell area. Next of kin has been informed. A post-mortem will take place in due course. At this early stage it is believed the victim was standing in Clapham Road on the pavement directly outside Richardson Court when he was shot. A dark coloured motorcycle carrying two men wearing dark clothing and helmets crossed Clapham Road from the direction of the Stockwell Gardens Estate. Following the shooting the motorcycle left the scene at speed and was pursued by a marked police van, which was passing at the time, into Binfield Road. Officers arrested a 19-year-old man in Battersea a short time later. A 21-year-old man was arrested in Battersea this morning (Wednesday 1 June.) They remain in custody at south London police stations. Detective Chief Inspector Neil Hutchison, Trident, said: "I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed this incident to come forward and speak to the police. "I am particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the motorcycle travelling at high speed towards the Battersea area. The police van pursued the motorcycle into the Patmore Estate. "I believe there were two suspects on the motorcycle at the time and that one of the suspects got off somewhere in the estate. When police stopped the motorcycle they arrested the 19-year-old rider. I would like to hear from anyone who saw a person getting off a motorcycle in the Patmore Estate shortly before midnight on 31 May." Trident would also like to stress that witnesses who are fearful can be protected and provided with anonymity in a court case. Trident has extensive experience in witness protection and anonymity and has used it successfully on many occasions. Detectives are asking anyone with information to call the incident room on 020 8247 4553 or to remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

An Anti-Social Behaviour order (ASBO) has been granted for two years by Camberwell Magistrates Court preventing the 50 year old women from entering any NHS dental or medical premises within Greater London. This unusual ASBO against the female from Herne Hill, SE24 was granted by the Court on Monday 23 May. The court heard that the women’s chaotic behavior included numerous incidents of abusive, threatening and intimidating behaviour towards both staff and patients at various locations in Lambeth and Southwark. Lambeth Borough Police worked in partnership with staff from King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (KCH), South London & Maudsley NHS Trust (Slam) and Lambeth Council to obtain the ASBO after the female refused all other options of support offered. The women, who cannot be named for legal reasons will still be entitled to emergency treatment and pre-planned appointments but will be required to behave appropriately at all times. King’s College Hospital Police Liaison Officer PC Graham Alldus said, ‘The female has frequently evaded criminal justice due to her chaotic behaviour. However with the support and participation of staff from SLaM and KCH she will now be criminally liable for any breaches of the ASBO and could be sentenced to up to five years in prison.’

The Metropolitan Police have started to Tweet on a corporate Twitter feed. We are proud to already have 1300 followers. This account has been set up so that news item and appeals published on the MPS website will automatically be sent out to our followers. Updates will also be sent out automatically when a new video is published on our YouTube channel. Tweets in the last 24 hours have included advance warning that the Deputy was on a BBC London phone in and updates from the MPA meeting. Find us at @MetPoliceUK.

Lambeth Police Sergeant Graham Norman working in partnership with an organisation called Redeeming Our Communities (ROC) will be hosting a ‘ROC Conversations’ evening on Wednesday 25 May at Holy Trinity Church, Clapham Northside at 7.30pm to discuss the needs and hopes for the community of Lambeth. The evening, held in partnership with the local churches, Lambeth Borough Police and the British Transport Police (BTP), will draw together local residents, community organisations, councillors, and statutory agencies to encourage positive discussion and the expression of ideas that may be built upon with the focus on action and forward movement in partnership. Redeeming Our Communities is a national charity set up in 2004 that aims to be a catalyst for community transformation by promoting partnerships, that creates more opportunities to reduce crime and improve community cohesion. Since 2004 the charity has been building links between churches and the public sector for the good of the community. While there is progress underway for the roll out of ROC in Greater London, the important partnerships links established between churches, the police service and public sector across the Capital is strengthening with the support of the City of London and BTP at senior levels. The first phase launch in the six lead London boroughs of Lambeth, Croydon, Kensington & Chelsea, Islington, Newham and Southwark, together with the City of London is well under way. Debra Green, Director and founder of Redeeming Our Communities says –“the church is a huge untapped resource with many thousands of members who all share a commitment to serve people and communities and already deliver a vast range of community projects from youth work to the care of vulnerable people. This is a great time to be forging partnerships so that people of goodwill can work together towards a safer, kinder community. We have found working with Police forces across the UK has proved to be a partnership which significantly benefits people and communities.” Rt Revd Paul Williams, Bishop of Kensington, agrees that the partnership has been fruitful, he says – “ROC has a vital resource to offer our churches: expertise in forming multi-agency partnerships that can deliver real change and safer communities. With Christians working alongside the police and other community groups to address some of our urban problems, ROC projects can be truly transformational!” PS Graham Norman the deputy faiths lead for Lambeth Borough Police comments; “The timing for the ROC launch in Lambeth couldn’t be better. At a time when the police and local services are facing unprecedented cuts, the Church steps up and asks “what can we do to help?” with no other agenda other than being true to it’s belief in helping the needy and loving their neighbour (their community). The Church already provides essential services to the community, but ROC takes this a step further by coordinating those services and building on them in partnership with statutory agencies.” All churches in mid- Lambeth (i.e. Clapham, Brixton and Stockwell) are encouraged to attend. Further meetings for churches in North Lambeth and South Lambeth will be held in July and September. For further information contact Sergeant Graham Norman of Lambeth Borough Met Police on 07766134379 who is organising the event.

A Sixth teenager has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of 15-year-old Temidayo Ogunneye, who died on Wednesday, 11 May. The 15-year-old boy [F] was arrested in the early hours of Monday, 16 May and is currently in custody at a south London police station. Three teenagers have been charged with the murder. [A] Kieron Carew-Donaldson, 18, of SW2, [B] Darius Kwakye, 18, of SE5 and [E] a 17-year-old girl appear in custody at Sutton Magistrates' Court on Monday 16 May charged with: - the murder of Temidayo Ogunneye - two counts of robbery committed on 11 May 2011 On Wednesday 11 May at 16:15 hrs, police and London Ambulance Service (LAS) were called to the rear of Calais Gate, Cormont Road, London SE5 to reports of an injured boy. On arrival officers found a boy who had suffered stab wounds. The boy was taken to a south London hospital where he was subsequently pronounced dead at approximately 22:30 hrs. Next of kin were informed. The boy was later identified as Temidayo Fuwad Ogunneye, 15, from Peckham. A post mortem examination at Greenwich Mortuary on Thursday 12 May gave cause of death as loss of blood from stabbing injuries. An incident room has opened at Sutton under Detective Chief Inspector John McFarlane from the Homicide and Serious Crime Command.

Lambeth Borough Police Officers will be playing their part in a week long initiative to raise awareness and fight homophobia and transphobia on the streets of Lambeth. The initiative starting on May 17, will see police officers from Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual and Transgender (LGBT), Safer Neighbourhood Teams (SNT) and Local Policing Teams (LPT) come together to provide additional patrols and provide a strong presence on Clapham High Street area. Officers will be on hand to give advice and support. May 17 is the International Day Against Homophobia and transphobia also known as IDAHO. This date is very symbolic as on May 17 1990 the World Health Organisation put an end to over a century of homophobia in the medical field, by removing homosexuality from its list of mental illnesses. Police Constable Eren Bessim of Lambeth LGBT said, “IDAHO day is a day to recognize the fact that people are bullied, mistreated and killed in the world because of their sexuality. It is important to report ANY hate crime that is because of your faith, race, disability and sexual orientation. Any reports will be investigated. By working together we will make our city stronger and safer, bringing criminals to justice.” You can report hate crime to PC Eren Bessim email eren.bessim2@met.police.uk or call 020 7926 2248 . Alternatively you can report information anonymously to Crime Stoppers on 0800 555 111. Always dial 999 in an emergency.