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Police Step Up Patrols as Youths Dispersed from Hornchurch High Street.

17th March 202617th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 1 Comment High Street, Hornchurch, Police, Youths min read

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.

17th March 202617th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 1 Comment High Street, Hornchurch, Masked, Police, Shops, Youths min read

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.

16th March 202616th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 1 Comment Clear Hold Build, Havering Council, Police min read

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.

13th March 202613th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Harold Hill Deer Aid, Paddy, Three Little Pigs min read

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.

13th March 202613th March 2026 The Havering Daily 5 Comments London News, Police, Police Morale, Protests min read

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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Fury Over £9K Charge as Romford MP Intervenes to Help Save St George’s Day Parade.

11th March 202611th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Andrew Rosindell, Havering Council, Romford, St Georges Day Parade min read

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.

11th March 202611th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Havering, Police, St Georges Day Parade min read

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”

10th March 202610th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 1 Comment Council, Havering, St Georges Day Parade min read

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

10th March 202610th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments International Women's day, Police, Rainham min read

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.

5th March 20265th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Clear Hold Build, Community, Harold Hill Police min read

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.

4th March 20264th March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Clear Hold Build, Harold Hill, Police min read

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.

3rd March 20263rd March 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Arrest, Car Park, Hornchurch, Police min read

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

27th February 202627th February 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments College of Policing, Police, Poor Coomunication min read

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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Parents Warned As Havering Police Respond to ‘Red vs Blue’ School Violence Concerns

27th February 202627th February 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Havering, Police, Red Vs Blue, Schools, Tik Tok min read

Police in Havering have acted swiftly after concerns around the so called “Red vs Blue” social media trend reached local schools, prompting reassurance from officers and a strong warning about the risks of youth violence.

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Police-Led Free Football Sessions Inspire Havering Youth Across the Borough.

26th February 202626th February 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Havering, Police, Sport, United in Football min read

United in Football and Basketball returned this February half term to deliver another highly successful series of free sports sessions for young people across the local community.

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Police Step In Over Social Media “Red vs Blue” School Fight Trend As Concerns Grow.

26th February 202627th February 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Red V Blue, School Fights, Tik Tok min read

Police have stepped in to address growing concerns around a viral social media trend encouraging school pupils to take part in organised fights.

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13 Year Old Boy Threatened With Knife And Robbed Of Phone and Bag In Shocking Romford Incident.

23rd February 202623rd February 2026 Francesca Lilleystone 0 Comments Knifepoint, Robbery, Romford, Teenager min read

Police are investigating after a 13-year-old boy was allegedly robbed at knifepoint in a shocking daytime incident in Union Road, Romford.