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3 Officers have been discharged from hospital this morning. Our 4th officers remains in hospital with serious stab and slash injuries. They are now deemed as serious but not life threatening injuries. Again, thank you for your welfare messages. I will make sure they are passed on
#EveryLittleHelps
| Last night officers from our
#Eteam
were flagged down by an elderly gentleman stood at his door trying to catch the attention of passing cars ๐๐ป๐
It transpired he lived alone and his TV had stopped working, with officers only too happy to oblige ๐บ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
In Jun-Nov 17 we had 2715 moped enabled theft snatches in
#Islington
. Since then, largely due to brave officers pursuing & knocking these brazen offenders off their stolen mopeds, we had 397 offences in the same period 2018.
That is a reduction of 83%!
Thanks to all involved.
Man, 22, arrested for theft in West Hampstead. Mr Muk the Siberian Forest ginger cat was stolen from Islington in August. He has now been reunited with his owner.
#MrMuckisComingHome
#TheftisTheft
Thank you for your messages of support regarding the officers from Islington injured last night. 2 officers received stab and slash injuries, 2 other officers have head and wrist injuries. A male is in custody on suspicion of Att Murder of Police Officers. 1/2
Yesterday 4 males broke into a garage in N1 and attempted to steal 2 mopeds from within. A quick thinking member of the public shut them in there until Police arrived! All 4 arrested for burglary!
#OpVenice
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Response officers raised hundreds of pounds this week after being called to a family who had their home burgled and their childrenโs presents taken ๐
We want to wish all of
#Islington
a very happy holidays & thank all those spending it away from their friends and family๐ฎ๐ปโโ๏ธ๐จ๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ฉ๐ฝโ๐
Is anyone missing a large snake? We have one at Islington Police Station that was found by a rather startled member of the public. He had made himself comfortable on top of their boiler. Found in the N1 area. Please call 101 quoting CAD 198/31JUL19.
Great stop by the
#CNGangsUnit
this week after a male tried to make off. After a stop and search he was found with this nasty knife, ยฃ650 cash and 110 wraps of suspected Class A drugs.
Great work from Islington officers who have searched an address with the assistance of
@MPSFirearms
where 21 potential firearms have been seized. One person has been arrested and is in custody whilst the investigation continues
After walking past a plain clothes officer with a joint in his mouth in the
#CallyRoad
area, a male was searched and found to be in possession of these items and will now be spending the night with us in custody
#spaceforone
Officers exercised their Stop and Search powers on the Andover Estate this evening. One male was found to have this tucked down the back of his leg. It is now safely in our possession and he is now spending a night in our cells!
#stopandsearch
#stopknifecrime
An officer, driven by a deep sense of duty, has made a habit of tackling burglars - even when off-duty!
In the last six months, Acting Inspector Paul Beckley spotted and arrested three burglars while on leave.
Chief Insp Instone "He is a credit to his team and to the Metโ.
(2/2) The arrested man will appear in court charged with possession of a knife in a public place. He had been circulated as wanted on recall to prison where the index offence was grievous bodily harm. The IOPC has advised that they will be conducting an independent investigation
Meet the
#Islington
dream team - sisters Millie and Jess ๐
Millie works as one our neighbourhood officers here in
#FinsburyPark
and her sister Jess works in Islington also at
@GreatOrmondSt
๐ฅ
They ran into each other recently, both dedicated to keeping our community safe๐ฎโโ๏ธ๐ฉโโ๏ธ
#ARREST
| Detectives investigating the fatal stabbing of Tony Eastlake on Essex Road in
#Islington
on Saturday have made an arrest. Please call police if you have any information
Meet our newest officers ๐๐ป
After finishing their initial training they will now spend the rest of a two year programme receiving various inputs; last week they were with
@RobbieRinder
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Currently in neighbourhood roles across our communities, they are here & ready to help ๐ฎ
Officers from Response Team C assisted
@MPSFirearms
with detaining a male after failing to stop in N19 area. Assistance from
@NPASLondon
helped locate the suspect in a nearby garden. Suspect arrested and in custody. These knives and drugs safely off the streets.
(1/2) The Metโs Dep Commissioner has spoken of โgreat concernโ over footage of an arrest after calls to a fight in Isledon Rd
#Islington
on Thurs. The arrested man was examined by a doctor in police custody and pronounced fit to be detained + interviewed
A group of officers were being commended for helping
@Ldn_Ambulance
give CPR to a man who had suffered a cardiac arrest
What they didn't know was that the man, Robert Barker, was at the ceremony to surprise and thank the officers for saving his life.
We have had many reports about a group in masks on
#HollowayRoad
this evening, who have stolen items from several mobile phone stores.
#ERTC
have tracked and caught several of them thanks to
@IslingtonBC
#CCTV
. They are currently enjoying our hospitality in custody...
#ARREST
| We appealed to locate Maher Maaroufe, 22, following the murder of 19-year-old Sabita Thanwani in
#Clerkenwell
.
Maaroufe was arrested this afternoon by officers and remains in custody.
Read more ๐
Thank you for the many retweets of our appeal to find 15-year-old Nathan who was reported missing from Islington on 16/02/2023.
He has now been found. Thanks again for your help.
๐จ Do you know the men in this video?
They are part of a group of 3 men we want to ID after armed robberies in
#Camden
#Islington
.
Call 101 quote 2332095/23 if you can help.
Read more about the investigation ๐
A male
#moped
rider has been arrested following a short
#pursuit
by
#ERTC
โs area car
#C105
. His excuse: โI didnโt want to get knocked offโ.
#TPAC
units will NOT use tactical contact UNLESS it is justifiable, proportionate & necessary. Stopping when requested is the best option!
Thanks to DNA evidence and CCTV, officers were able to identify and connect John Delaney to several burglaries in Islington.
Officers continue to target criminals committing burglary across London.
๐ฅWatch the moment Delaney got caught.
Mr Muk is a beloved cat that has been stolen from outside his owners house and was last seen being carried by an unknown male at Canonbury Station between 2045-2100 hours on 30th JULY 2018. Any information, please contact p239261
@met
.police.uk
Do you recognise this man? He is wanted for questioning following a theft in Petherton road, N5 in July 30th wherby a large Siberian Forest ginger cat, Mr Muk, was stolen. Call police on 101 quoting reference 2718314/18 with information
Our officers are dedicated to pursing, arresting and convicting those involved in robbery ๐
Watch as
@RobbieRinder
shares his story on just how quick a mobile phone can be taken from you ๐ฒ
Seen someone acting suspicious? Contact us
@MetCC
or dial 101 or 999.
#LookUpLookOut
#Community
| Now thatโs what we call art ๐ผ
Thank you to the talented young resident for sending this brilliant poster to
@MPSHillrise
๐๐ป
Itโs now proudly hanging in their office ๐ฎโโ๏ธ
We have a new toy! Used for the first time the other day. Moped Criminals won't stand a chance against this and we can deploy it in seconds.
It safely deflates the tires without blowouts. We will be using it a lot.
A male was robbed at knife point in the EC1R
#Islington
area yesterday.
Officers located all three suspects as well as a knife and the victimโs stolen property.
The property has since been returned to the victim.
All three suspects were arrested and taken into police custody.
Take two minutes from your day to listen to Ms Jessica Plummerโs story...
In 2015, her son Shaquan Sammy-Plummer was murdered after being chased and stabbed in the chest.
Now, sheโs working with our officers to warn others of the dangers of knife crime as part of
#OpSceptre
Hint: if youโre riding a stolen pedal cycle donโt stop and ask police for directions! A Team officers swiftly arrested this criminal mastermind and will be returning the bike to its owner!
After a violent gang fight last week the
#CNGangsUnit
identified and arrested a male for Posession of an Offensive Weapon (a machete) and Violent Disorder. He's now been charged with both offences. Another "child" who thought it was acceptable to carry and wave a weapon about!
Police were called by a concerned mother who had found this terrifying
#knife
hidden in her 15 year old son's jacket - another dangerous weapon off the streets
#binaknifesavealife
Please keep in mind our officers are in the same situation as the rest of London across the festive season.
We will always politely engage and explain the current guidance however where blatant breaches are occurring we will enforce them where necessary.
Reports circulating of vehicle targeting pedestrians earlier today near Emirates Stadium are false. Driver stopped in Queensland Road, N7 shortly after 3pm after striking few cones. No injuries. This incident is not terrorist related.
Found during stop and search of a male on Camden Road N7. There is only 1 reason someone is carrying these. Fortunately these ones will not be used for that reason due to the pro-active stop by a Team D response officer on patrol.
#StopAndSearch
| Officers have located the suspect of a knife point robbery on
#PentonvilleRoad
yesterday.
The male, who attempted to run, was detained and a search was conducted where upon stolen property was uncovered.
The male was arrested and taken into police custody.
Weโve been waiting patiently to announce this... ๐
@MetroboxLondon
will be launching for young people (up to age 24) on Wed 2nd June at Sobell Leisure Centre, Holloway ๐ฅ
Know someone that might be interested?!
Email: info
@metroboxlondon
.co.uk
Yesterday evening a 15year old male was stopped and searched on Caledonian Road N1. Found to have a large combat knife in his waistband. He was charged with possession of an offensive weapon and was remanded to appear in court this morning.
#stopandsearch
Rest-assured, Police are out and about in-force this evening. If you are intent on causing mischief tonight or are usually responsible for the things that go bump in the night, don't bother. We will find you and we ain't afraid of no ghosts!
#AutumnNights
#Halloween
Officers have attended a venue holding a large gathering in N4
#Islington
.
Nine persons have been issued with a ยฃ200 fine each and the venue has received a ยฃ1,000 fine.
The majority of people in London are doing their bit and staying home and we thank-you for that.
Pleased to confirm we have identified the male in this picture and reunited him with his family. Thank you for the retweets - one of which was sent to a family member who contacted us.
Do you recognise this man? He was found by police on Mackenzie Road, N7 in a confused state. He does not appear to speak any English. Please call 101 with any information quoting ref CAD 6336/26SEP19
#APPEAL
| Can you help us identify this man? We would like to speak to him in connection with a serious assault at a pub in Islington which left a man with life-changing injuries.
๐
THANK YOU everyone who took part in
#ClapForTheNHS
and
#ClapForOurCarers
tonight. This is just the tail end outside our hospital's A&E but a special
#ThankYou
to
@MPSIslington
for turning on their blue lights so that staff could see even if they couldn't hear ๐
Do you recognise this man? He was found by police on Mackenzie Road, N7 in a confused state. He does not appear to speak any English. Please call 101 with any information quoting ref CAD 6336/26SEP19
#JAILED
| Two men who were found guilty of a range of offences including dangerous driving and stealing vehicles in north
#London
have been jailed for a total of three years.
PC Kate Dennell said: โThis kind of behaviour has no place on our streets."
Have you seen 14-year-old Jayden Berhane who is beleived to be in the N1 area of Islington. He is medium build and has braided hair with gold beads at the ends. Last seen wearing red hoody, grey tracksuit bottoms, white trainers. If seen call 101 quoting ref: 19MIS018272
Great work by the
#CNGangsUnit
. After a long foot chase and stop and search, one 15 year old male arrested for possession of an offensive weapon ๐.
Section 60 has been authorised between 9am - 5pm today in the following areas; Highbury East, Highbury West, Cannonbury, St Mary's and Holloway due to anticipated disorder. Section 60 allows officers to stop and search any person or vehicle suspected of carrying weapons.
This
#knife
was found hidden in a maleโs waistband during a
#stopandsearch
on Highbury Hill - he is now in custody and another dangerous weapon is off the streets. Great job by
#ERPTE
#spaceforone
An eagle eyed member of the public spotted 2 males with a knife this evening in EC1. Officers have attended the location where both males have been chased on foot. This knife was recovered after one of the males tried to throw it under a car. Both males now in our custody.
D Team officers called to Duncan Street, N1 to "suspects on premises" Upon arrival ladder could be seen leading to an open window. Officers have entered premises and located male prolific burglar hiding inside the premises with the stolen items.
#ERPTD
#Caughtredhanded
.
#BigLunch
| Local officers celebrating the
#Coronation
weekend with their local communities ๐ค
Our officers have loved attending street parties and events across London today.
Just because it's Christmas doesn't mean we take a day off. One male arrested for his involvement in a large gang fight back in October. He'd avoided us up until today but will now be spending Christmas in the cells. If you don't want to miss Christmas dinner, don't commit crime!
Whilst youโre at home weโve been working hard to look after your business properties with the help of the
@IslingtonBC
CCTV team ๐ธ
Our excellent working partnership has resulted in several burglaries being foiled in recent weeks ๐๐ป๐ฎโโ๏ธ
Rachel Donnelly has been reported as missing by family and friends. If you have seen Rachel or know her please call police on 101 and state 21MIS023691. Rachel is 4ft 9 and has shoulder length blond hair. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you
#islington
North Problem Solving team have had some incredible results in the past 10 months. 30 warrants executed, 78 arrests, 45 charges to date with more pending. Drugs & Cash to the value of over ยฃ150,000 have been taken out of the hands of drug dealers making Islington Safer
#Watch
| Mr
@RobbieRinder
is not only a very successful barrister but also one of our community here in Islington/Camden.
This week he kindly gave up his time to speak to our newest Central North officers, imparting some words of wisdom on court procedures
#OneCommunity
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Spotted our teams out on cycle patrol?
#OperationTimbre
will see over 50 officers on bikes team up each month in various locations across Islington & Camden๐
Not only providing a deterrent to those committing robbery...
but targeting anti-social behaviour in communities too๐ฎ๐ฝ
This week:
@MPSHighburyEast
have arrested two people for theft & recovered a large amount of stolen catalytic converters
@MPSFinsburyPark
executed a warrant and arrested a male for drug offences
@MPSHighburyWest
helped locate a missing 9 year old child and returned him home ๐ฎ
#APPEAL
| The family of a man who was stabbed to death in
#Islington
yesterday have described him as being a "smiling and friendly face to so many of us".
Detectives continue to appeal for witnesses. If you were in the area and can help please โ๏ธ 101.
Our local neighbourhood officers from
@MPSCanonbury
&
@MPSBunhill
have been patrolling as usual ensuring everyone (big and small ๐ข) are safe and well ๐ฎ๐พ๐ฎ๐ฟโโ๏ธ๐ฎ๐ฟโโ๏ธ
If youโre out in the hot weather today itโs always a good idea to make sure you carry some water with you๐งโ๏ธ
A large brown and gold reticulated python ๐ has been releassssssed without charge after being found unexpectedly in a home in
#Islington
.
The snake was coiled around the boiler. Police escorted the python to a local station and was later collected by
@RSPCA_official
#Missing
| Have you seen 14 year old Yasmin Lourenco?
She is currently missing from the
#Islington
area.
Please call 101 with any information or sightings ๐ฒ
When doing so quote reference 21MIS016988.
Please assist us by sharing this appeal.
#WhiteRibbonDay
is a global movement working to end male violence against women and girls.
If you, or someone you know, are suffering from domestic abuse always know that our officers in Camden & Islington are here for you
#YouAreNotAlone
A Section 60 order has been authorised for postcodes N1 in Islington from 17.40hrs this afternoon until 02.00hrs on Sunday.
The O2 Academy has been closed for the evening and we would advise anyone planning on travelling to the venue not to do so.
So, our tech situation is getting better...
#CN22
have just been issued one of the Metโs new, in-house developed
#INK
fingerprint readers. Central North is one of the pilot BCUs for this new bit of kit. Now we have the ability to confirm identities whilst out & about.
#ERTC
Male stopped and searched on ESSEX ROAD N1 this evening and he feels it is acceptable to carry this in his waistband. It isn't! In Custody for Court on Monday morning.
#knifecrime
Following a stop and search in the N7 area this afternoon a male was arrested after being found in possession of large amounts of Class A drugs.
#stopandsearch
Getting some positive
#press
coverage about the fall in moped crime in
#Islington
.... down 69% compared to last year! Great to see all the hard work paying off.
#OpVenice