Breaking: 16 Year Old Stabbed Then Arrested as Violent Disorder Spreads Across Romford’s South Street.
A youth has been stabbed and later arrested in Romford following a fight yesterday afternoon. Police were called at around
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Major Police Operation Sees 13 Arrests and Stolen Motorbikes Recovered Across Havering
On Thursday 12th March, officers from Ilford and Havering Safer Neighbourhoods Teams, Street Duties Officers, Romford Town Centre Team, British Transport Police and the Havering Joint Task Force carried out a coordinated operation as part of Op Virgo.
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Breaking:Romford Train Station Closed by Police Due to A Serious Incident
Romford train station is closed and will remain closed for a period of time as police investigate what is believed
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Hornchurch Pub Has Licence Suspended After Reports of A Ten Man Fight.
A Hornchurch pub has been temporarily barred from selling alcohol following reports of a ten-man fight.
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Caught Red-Handed: Class A Drugs Seized at Known Hotspot in Romford.
On Saturday, 7 March, officers on Night Time Economy patrols in Romford made a significant seizure at a known drug dealing hotspot.
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Police Step Up Patrols as Youths Dispersed from Hornchurch High Street.
Officers carried out high‑visibility reassurance patrols on Hornchurch High Street on Monday 17 March 2026 as part of routine policing efforts to keep the town centre safe. During the patrols, a group of youths was stopped after attempting to make off from officers. As the situation was being managed, more youths joined the group but were later dispersed from the area without incident.
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Growing Crowds of Masked Youths Spark Concern on Hornchurch High Street.
Hornchurch shoppers have raised concerns after a growing number of youths have been seen gathering outside shops on the High Street wearing masks. Everyday, after school and college, youths gather near the bus stops and outside the shops in large crowds.
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Police and Council Team Up To Transform Harold Hill As Residents See Results.
Havering Police and council have joined forces to launch the next phase of the Clear Hold Build initiative that is helping reduce crime and improve safety across Harold Hill.
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How Three Little Pigs Led To the Rescue of A Missing Dachshund.
A missing dachshund has been safely reunited with his owners after a remarkable and heartwarming chain of events involving three escaped piglets at Happy Acres Animal Sanctuary.
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More Protests, More Stress On A Met Workforce Struggling With Its Morale.
When I’m out and about at public order events, one of the questions I’m asked by officers follows the theme as to whether I’d like to be ‘in the job today.’ My answer, I’m afraid is an emphatic no and one of several reasons would revolve around the demands placed on front line officers in terms of their frequent public order abstractions for ‘aid.’
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Police Cuts and Central Bureaucracy Left Havering St George’s Day Parade Hanging – Local Officers Not at Fault.
The possible cancellation of the St George’s Day parade has caused huge controversy across the borough and rightly so.
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“A Local Business Shouldn’t Have to Pay for a Job the Police Should Do”-Romford MP Slams Parade Funding Fiasco.
“It is outrageous that our Scouts need £9,000 to march safely – police should be protecting them, not local businesses!”
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Fury Over £9K Charge as Romford MP Intervenes to Help Save St George’s Day Parade.
The Reform UK Member of Parliament for Romford, Andrew Rosindell, has stepped in over concerns that this year’s St George’s Day Scout parade in Havering could be cancelled due to the whopping £9K cost of traffic management.
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Police Working With Partners to Try and Save Havering’s St George’s Day Parades.
In response to yesterday’s article in the Havering Daily on the possible cancellation of the St George’s Day parade, the Metropolitan Police have moved to clarify their position and the role they play in supporting local events.
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“Outrage in Havering as St George’s Day Scout Parade Faces Possible Cancellation Over £9,000 Traffic Management Requirement”
The Reform Romford Member of Parliament has hit out at plans to cancel this year’s St George’s day parade. He told the Havering Daily: “I am outraged to hear that the traditional St. George’s Day Scout parades in Havering may be cancelled this year due to bureaucracy! This is totally unacceptable and I will do everything in my power as Romford’s MP to fight this!
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Dedicated Rainham PCSO Marks International Women’s Day With Safety Stall For Local Women
On Sunday 8 March, much respected Rainham PCSO Julia Bates marked International Women’s Day by hosting a special community safety stall at Tesco in Rainham, offering advice and support to local women.
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‘Our Harold Hill’ Launches Build Phase After Two Years of sustained Crime Reduction and Community Driven Progress.
The Metropolitan Police Service alongside Havering Council, Youth Unity, local partners and residents have officially launched the Build phase of the Our Harold Hill – Clear Hold Build project — marking the next stage in a twoyear programme that has significantly reduced crime and strengthened community resilience across Harold Hill.
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Havering Police’s Fantastic Clear Hold Build Hailed National Best Practice After Achieving Outstanding Results Across Harold Hill.
Harold Hill’s crime fightback has been hailed as national best practice after two years of relentless work by police, partners and volunteers that has transformed the area.
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Drugs, Cash and Phones Seized in Hornchurch Car Park Arrest.
Proactive patrols and swift work by Havering officers have led to a man being arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs after a stop in a Hornchurch car park. The arrest came as neighbourhood teams carried out high visibility policing in the town centre, demonstrating their continued commitment to tackling drug dealing and keeping local communities safe.
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Police Officers Let Down by Poor Communication in the Age of Social Media
In a world where social media moves faster than any press release or official statement, police officers are being put in an impossible position. Incidents are now routinely filmed in real time on mobile phones and shared instantly across platforms. Short clips of a few seconds go viral within minutes while the reality of what actually happened remains unknown or misunderstood. In this environment, the narrative is shaped by fragments taken out of context and officers are left exposed to public anger and mistrust.
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