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August 20th -26th 2026 |
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Hello
Another week has gone by on the Sunny Streets of Beckton. Let’s have a look and see what has been happening.
Assault 20/08/2026 – Evelyn Denington Road: A dispute between neighbours regarding an ASDA delivery van parking across driveways escalated into a physical fight. Theft & Vehicle Crime 21/08/2026 – Devalls Close (E6): Tools and bikes were stolen from a back garden. 21/08/2026 – Renfrew Close: A car window was smashed to steal a disabled badge. 22/08/2026 & 23/08/2026: Distraction thefts took place at the Sainsbury’s and ASDA cash machines. Please shield your PIN and stay aware of your surroundings. 24/08/2026 - Newark Knok: Jacket and a £1 coin stolen from a car 25/08/2026 - Premier Inn: A work van was drilled and tools were taken. This happened to three vans in the carpark. Theft 25/08/2026 - Greggs @ Gallons: A phone was left on a table and when the owner returned the phone was gone. Robbery 21/08/2026 – Ferndale Street: An owner successfully detained a suspect trying to steal his motorbike. Sadly, the suspect's accomplice threatened the victim with an axe to get away. Burglary 24/08/2026 - Attempted in Dunnock Road: A man was captured on CCTV to be bent down by a door trying the handle. Suspect was described as a white male in a blue hoodie and also wearing a beanie hat.
With approximately 35,000 people living in Beckton, I know that the good people vastly outnumber the bad. As a police officer, I rarely get to hear about the daily good deeds unless someone bravely steps in to stop a crime. I often feel like I am only sharing "doom and gloom" with you. So in an effort to balance the scales, I invite you share news of any Good Samaritan that has helped you in some way no matter how small, if you share your story with me, A single sentence is all that is needed, I would love to highlight it here, even if you do not know their name. I’m happy to share your stories so we can spread some positivity across Beckton
Until Next Week
Be Good, Have Fun & Stay Safe
Did you Know… If you’re a fan of Game of Thrones you will know that instead of a trial by evidence you can opt for a trial by combat, well that was a real thing… In 1818 murder case (Ashford v Thornton) allowed the accused to challenge the victim's brother to a physical duel with weapons. The court agreed the law allowed it, forcing the victim's family to drop the case rather than fight. Parliament rushed to pass an act the next year to ban the practice for good. | ||
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