Woman Taken to Hospital Following Collision With a Vehicle in Collier Row.
Collier Row Road was closed temporarily yesterday, Monday 5 January following a collision between a pedestrian and a car.
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‘We Will Not Tolerate This’: Police and Councillors Unite in Elm Park Against Shoplifting.
Yesterday, Monday 5 January, police officers and Elm Park ward councillors were out in the town centre speaking directly to retailers about the growing impact of shoplifting and a serious recent assault on a local business.
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Exclusive: Brazen Daylight Robbery Turns Violent as Staff Member Pushed to the Ground.
A violent daylight robbery has left a respected Elm Park business shaken after a man brutally assaulted a member of staff, pushing her to the ground before stealing cash and fleeing the scene.
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Police Urgently Appeal for Help to Find Woman Who Left Romford Hospital After Giving Birth.
Police are urgently appealing for help to trace a woman who left a Queen’s hospital shortly after giving birth.
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London Police Bravery: Remembering Their Heroic Acts in 2025.
As 2025 draws to a close, it is the perfect moment to recognise the extraordinary courage of our police officers across London. Praise for police officers is a rarity, and far too often the heroic work they do goes unnoticed. Poor communication from police forces compounds this, with very little said publicly about the life-saving, courageous acts carried out every single day. In a world where headlines often focus on controversy, the bravery and selflessness of these men and women is too easily overlooked.
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New Year’s Eve Advice From Havering Police.
Neighbourhoods Chief Inspector Routley shares his New year’s Eve message in the Havering Daily. As we come to the end
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Police Appeal: Missing 16 Year Old Girl From Rainham.
Police have a launched an appeal to help find missing 16 year old Brodee from Rainham. Brodee has been missing since 20 December.
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Major Police Crackdown at Barking Station Delivers Arrests and Reassurance for Commuters.
A major policing operation at Barking Train Station delivered a strong show of force and reassurance for commuters during peak travel times on Thursday 18 December, as officers joined forces to crack down on crime across the transport network.
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Havering Police Urge Residents to Boost Home Security This Winter
Police in Havering are urging residents to take extra precautions to protect their homes and vehicles as the evenings grow darker.
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Havering Police Deliver Outstanding Community Football Day for Children.
Yesterday, Monday 22 December, Havering Police led a fantastic sport event in Romford, showcasing their continued commitment to supporting young people and strengthening community ties through the United in Football and Basketball initiative. The event highlighted the positive, proactive role officers play across the borough, creating safe spaces and meaningful opportunities for children and families.
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Repeat Shoplifter Jailed and Hit With Five-Year High Street Ban.
Another prolific shoplifter targeting Havering and Barking & Dagenham has been jailed, following determined work by local neighbourhood officers. Police have also secured a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) to protect high streets and retail staff across multiple areas, sending a clear warning that repeat retail crime will not be tolerated.
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“Under Pressure: How Officers Keep Havering Safe Despite Cuts”.
Residents across Havering have voiced frustration at what they perceive as a lack of police response, with complaints of delayed or absent patrols. Phrases such as “no police” or “police do not come” have become common, with some imagining officers idly queuing in Greggs for sausage rolls rather than responding to 999 calls. The reality, however, is very different.
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London News: Swift Met Police Response as Man Who Stabbed 11-Year-Old Girl Is Sentenced
A man who stabbed an 11-year-old girl in a horrifying attack in Leicester Square has been sentenced, after Met Police officers arrested him within just four minutes of the incident.
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Police Surge Across Havering as Officers Target Crime Hotspots in Coordinated Blitz.
As part of Op Yamzee, neighbourhood officers carried out a major high-visibility day of action across Havering on Monday 15 December, targeting crime and anti-social behaviour in areas identified through local intelligence.
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Why We Must Stand United With Our Jewish Community and Remember the Havering Rabbi Who United Us All.
The Met Police is stepping up patrols around synagogues and Jewish community spaces following Saturday’s horrendous attack on a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney. The attack, which took place during a community event attended by families and children, has sent shockwaves through Jewish communities across the world and prompted increased security measures here in London.
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58-Year-Old Armed With Knife Swiftly Arrested in Romford Town Centre.
A man armed with a knife sparked a swift police response in Romford town centre after alarmed residents raised the alert.
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Silent and Forgotten: Police Suicides Rise as Federations Fail Their Officers.
“I wouldn’t be needed if police Federations were doing their job properly.” Those are the stark words of police support campaigner Vicky, who says Britain’s frontline is now buckling under levels of trauma that can no longer be ignored. Her warning comes amid what she describes as a silent crisis of PTSD, failed representation and a system that repeatedly abandons the very officers it relies on.
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Havering Police Team Up with West Ham Foundation for Festive Football Fun.
Havering Police have partnered with the West Ham Foundation to host a special festive session of United in Football this
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Havering Police Lead Powerful Violence Against Women and Girls Innovation Hub
Havering took a strong stand this week in the fight against violence against women and girls as the borough hosted a powerful VAWG Innovation Hub in Romford. The event forms part of the national 16 Days of Action campaign and brought key partners together to share experiences, insight and solutions for a safer community.
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Teenagers Mugged at Knifepoint on Busy Hornchurch High Street.
A Romford mother has spoken of her fear, shock and dismay after her teenage son and daughter were mugged at knifepoint in Hornchurch last Friday afternoon.
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