Dedicated Police Wildlife Officers Join Forces with Harold Hill Deer Aid.

Harold Hill Deer Aid and Charm Wildlife Rescue, met yesterday with two Wildlife Police Officers committed to tackling wildlife crime across Havering and East Area.

The Harold Hill Deer Aid team are an outstanding group of volunteers who work tirelessly to rescue and protect animals, saving countless lives. Their efforts are described by many as invaluable in a borough where wildlife is under constant threat. They were also joined at the meeting by Glen Haywood from Charm Wildlife Rescue.

Yesterday, Jan Sargent, Mick Hockley and Glen Haywood met with Havering-based officers PC Carter and PC Thomas. Both officers have chosen to take on the role of Wildlife Officers voluntarily, in addition to their ward duties, often giving their own time, including days off, to protect local animals.

Residents have raised growing concerns over serious issues of animal harm, including the poisoning of foxes and the bludgeoning of badgers, all of which are criminal offences. The addition of two dedicated officers focusing on these crimes has been welcomed by the community.

“We are extremely fortunate to have officers like these in our borough,” said one volunteer. “Their dedication to saving our wildlife and enforcing the law when needed makes a real difference.”

Working hand in hand with Harold Hill Deer Aid, PC Carter and PC Thomas will now provide much-needed support in protecting Havering’s wildlife.

Jan Sargent from Harold Hill Deer Aid told the Havering Daily: “ Harold Hill Deer Aid and Glen Haywood from Charm Wildlife Rescue had the great pleasure of meeting newly appointed PC Thomas and PC Carter today at Harold Hill library.

“Together we discussed current wildlife issues and how we can work together to address them.

“Overall it was a very positive and productive meeting. It feels fantastic to finally have support in areas where we have long struggled and where we have felt very much alone.

“We are now confident that this collaboration will make a real difference to our wildlife and communities.

“We would also like to remid the public that wildlife crime should be reported directly to the police so that the right action can be taken. Please always make a note of the CAD number and keep us informed.”

Inspector Connolly told the Havering Daily: “Officers from Havering Safer Neighbourhoods have additional responsibilities which include keeping a close eye and protecting local wildlife.Officers regularly patrol your community and this includes the protection of deer and wildlife across our community.

“I would encourage residents to stop and speak with officers, and if you need to contact your local team, please go to https://www.metengage.co.uk If you see a crime being committed please call 999 or if you think something is suspicious, please call 101.”

L-R Mick Hockley, PC Carter, PC Thomas, Glen Haywood and Jan Sargent.

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