The Rising Tide Of Violence Against London Police Officers And Why Social Media Commandos Know How To Do Their Job Better-Of Course!

If you’re brave enough to walk in a police officer’s boots for a day, go ahead. Until then, let’s start supporting the people who are out there every day risking their lives to keep us safe.

London’s frontline officers are facing an increasing wave of violence, with assaults and serious injuries becoming a regular and deeply troubling occurrence. Despite no full statistical report yet being released for the entirety of 2024, recent high-profile incidents highlight the daily dangers that officers are subjected to as they protect the public.

In August 2024, the iconic Notting Hill Carnival saw 61 Metropolitan Police officers assaulted while policing the event. Many officers reported feeling unsafe, with a survey conducted by the Metropolitan Police Federation revealing that 89% felt vulnerable, and some likened the environment to a “war zone.” “It’s shocking that an event intended to celebrate culture and community has become a hotspot for violence against officers,” was stated by an anonymous officer.

In April, a police officer responding to reports of a knife-wielding man in Enfield was stabbed in the shoulder. He was rushed to hospital and later stabilised. A 30-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. “We’re incredibly lucky this officer is alive. The courage he showed under extreme circumstances was remarkable,” said a Met spokesperson.

Also in April 2024, a terrifying incident in Hainault saw two police officers from East Area seriously injured after confronting a man armed with a sword. One officer, showing immense bravery, walked straight toward the suspect while he was actively swinging the weapon. Her nerve and composure in deploying a Taser likely saved her life — had it malfunctioned, the consequences could have been fatal. But of course, that doesn’t count… because this is the “thin blue whine,” right?

The majority of these officers joined this profession to serve the public, and they do an outstanding job every single day on the streets of London – the few of them we have left. Yet, according to our delightful digital loudmouths, they spout nothing but b*****ks.

Somewhere across London today, one of these keyboard warriors will be bashing away at their keypad, boldly claiming that the police are a “load of b******t” and that, of course, they know how to do their jobs better. Let’s hand these armchair critics a day on the frontline. Let them face down a sword-wielding attacker. Let them walk into a dark alley to tackle a man with a knife. Let them knock on a door knowing the person behind it is dangerous. They wouldn’t last an hour. The comfort of a warm armchair and a Wi-Fi connection does not prepare you for the horrors that police officers confront every day.

With a £260 million budget shortfall and plans to cut 1,700 officers, the Met is being hollowed out at the worst possible time. Knife crime is rising. Burglaries are up. Serious assaults are increasing. And what’s the solution? Cut more deterrents. Remove Safer Schools Officers. Reduce forensic support. Close front counters. And still – not a single public outcry. When something goes wrong, politicians and critics are the first to raise their voices. But when officers risk their lives and do their jobs right? Silence.

If you’re brave enough to walk in a police officer’s boots for a day, go ahead. Until then, let’s start supporting the people who are out there every day risking their lives to keep us safe. It’s time to shut out the “thin blue whine” narrative and give our police the respect – and the funding – they deserve.

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