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Hello Everyone, I hope you are all enjoying the ups and downs of both the World Cup and the great British weather! Here are the latest happenings on the streets of Beckton over the past week. Road Rage 29/06/2026: At approximately 9:00 pm on Royal Docks Road, an altercation occurred between a motorcyclist and a car driver. The motorcyclist punched off the car's wing mirror, which led to a physical scuffle between both parties. Robbery 26/06/2026: A victim was approached after alighting from a train at Royal Albert DLR station and was threatened into handing over their mobile phone.30/06/2026: Just before 9:00 pm on the Greenway, it is alleged that a group of 15 males attempted to steal an e-bike from a 16-year-old boy, assaulting him in the process. The victim's father arrived at the scene and was also assaulted. A crime scene was established, and an active investigation is ongoing. Please do not worry about large groups robbing people on the Greenway. This case is complex and there may have been other motives behind the attack of this person. Theft from Person 25/06/2026: A passenger reported that their Freedom Pass went missing while travelling on a bus. No suspects were seen at the time.Theft 26/06/2026: Shopping trolleys were reported stolen from Lidl.26/06/2026: An unattended e-bike was stolen from the Asda carpark.28/06/2026: A bag was left unattended inside Costa Coffee. When the owner returned to the spot, the bag was missing.30/06/2026: Milk bottles were stolen from a property on Mahindra Way.Theft of Vehicles 27/06/2026: A Toyota C-HR was stolen from the Premier Inn.27/06/2026: A second Toyota C-HR was stolen from Stonewall.27/06/2026: A white BMW was stolen from the Asda carpark.Theft from Vehicles 30/06/2026 (Beddalls Farm Court): A car window was smashed, and a Blue Badge (disabled parking permit) was stolen. There have also been a couple of Blue Badge thefts in Custom HouseIf you have any information regarding these incidents, or any other local crimes, please contact us directly here on MetEngage, anonymously via Crimestoppers, or by calling 101. Until next week, Be Good, Have Fun & Stay Safe! Beckton Neighbourhood Policing Team Did You Know? A historical statute dating back to the reign of King Edward II decrees that any whale or sturgeon caught or washed up on UK shores legally belongs to the reigning Monarch! |