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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A 12 And 16 Year Old From Havering Arrested After Horrid Assault Of A Food Delivery Rider In Barking.

The video of a gang of youths assaulting and robbing a food delivery rider in Barking has angered the community at the youths disgusting behaviour. The clip shows a gang of youths, two from Havering, kicking a 23 year old delivery rider as he lay on the floor. They then proceed to steal his bike, phone and food deliveries.

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