Excellent Partnership Working Lead to Five People Detained On Lavender Ward

On the 17th August 2026, police officers were alerted to reports of a group of males believed to be involved in suspicious activity in the St John's Hill area.

Working closely with Metropolitan Police officers, Wandsworth CCTV operators quickly located the group and provided live updates on their movements through a number of local streets, including utilising the camera on Severus Road, which was installed thanks to partnership working between Lavender Safer Neighbourhood's Team and Wandsworth Council. Continuous monitoring of CCTV allowed officers on the ground to remain informed of the group's location, enabling them to respond swiftly and effectively.

When the individuals attempted to evade police, officers were able to use the real-time information provided to successfully locate and detain all five males following a short foot chase.

The incident highlights the value of partnership working between local policing teams and Wandsworth Council CCTV operators in helping to keep our communities safe. The timely sharing of information and coordinated response played a key role in achieving a positive outcome.