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I wanted to provide an update regarding drug dealing / drug use, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey. Good afternoon,
A big thank you to you all. People in the community are key to the police fighting crime. If it was not for you all raising your concerns, we would not have had such a strong case. Please encourage anyone you know to report to police anything in the community that does not seem right. We Safer neighborhoods Colville ward, are committed to sending out a message that we are driving out crime and our priority is safeguarding our residents, visitors, and businesses.
I went to Westminster Magistrates court this morning and a full closure order was granted today closing a flat in Powis Square, W11 concerned in serious crime and anti-social behaviour.
We your local police did this on the back of receiving an anti-social behaviour report that the glass panel had been smashed to the front door. From speaking with people on the back of this, we were able to gather intelligence to present to court.
The court was satisfied on three counts they only need one to grant a closure order.
The court agreed:
(a) a person has engaged, or (if the order is not made) is likely to engage, in disorderly, offensive or criminal behaviour on the premises, or
(b) the use of the premises has resulted, or (if the order is not made) is likely to result, in serious nuisance to members of the public, or
(c) there has been, or (if the order is not made) is likely to be, disorder near those premises associated with the use of those premises,
and that the order is necessary to prevent the behaviour, nuisance or disorder from continuing, recurring or occurring.
Kind regards,
Dawn Baxter | Police Constable | 1437 AW
Dedicated Ward Officer (DWO) | Colville Ward
 We are committed to tackling drug dealing wherever we find it. We will keep you updated on our efforts to do this in your area, but if you have any concerns or evidence, it is important you report this as soon as possible. If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, you can stay 100% anonymous by contacting the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their untraceable online form at crimestoppers-uk.org. We are working on our brand-new strategy for how we police London and we want your help. Our New Met for London: Phase 2 strategy will guide how we deliver on behalf of Londoners over the next three years. |
