It's just s*** isn't it. A crime scene remains in place and so far there have been no arrests. Armed officers attended Clapham High Street on Saturday morning (January 13). ", "Enquiries continue and police remain on scene.". Police said they wanted to hear from anyone who saw two men in the area before or after the incident, acting suspiciously or doing anything which raised concerns. Charlotte Nichols, shadow minister for women and equalities, wrote on Twitter that "we'd all be in a better place" if the Met had assisted the organisers in holding the "COVID-secure vigil originally planned". She said: This report makes clear the difficult circumstances officers faced as a peaceful vigil became a hostile rally. HM Inspector of Constabulary cited major worries over how police deal with the epidemic of violence against females, despite some improvements. It does not matter why you were in the area. "If you dont have a ticket to the matches or fan zone or an official booking for a pub, bar or club my message is clear, please do not come to London, you could end up missing the game. Police had said the gathering was "unsafe" and was a breach of coronavirus regulations. "We will enforce legislation proportionately and as appropriate and engage with crowds. Wandsworth News Live & Wandsworth News Today - NewsNow More than 180,000 contributors have helped shaped the new strategy. Man denies murdering Met Police Sgt Matiu Ratana. One anti-lockdown protester, who was detained at Clapham Common park, said "I stand under common law, not maritime law and this is assault" as he was put into handcuffs by police officers. Six police vans were deployed to the scene while officers moved the crowd of about 30 people away from the area. "I am going to be going out tonight with the Violent Crimes Task Force, that is funded by City Hall, to see for myself the work they are doing to try to keep Londoners as safe as possible. She told the PA news agency: Had this gone ahead the way it was supposed to go ahead there probably would have been four or five (news) articles, and it would have been a respectful vigil, we would have lit a candle. Clapham: Police cordon area following incident Police were called at 2.47pm to Cedars Road, in SW4 to reports of a knife attack. Woman arrested at Sarah Everard vigil slams 'disgraceful' police for Was the Duchess of Cambridge working when she visited the Sarah Everard vigil. Patsy, who had never before been arrested, is now trying to sue the Met for unlawful arrest and assault. Several platforms at the station were closed off on Friday afternoon. It added that there have been no arrests at this time. At one stage, police were seen grabbing hold of several women before leading them away in handcuffs, as onlookers screamed and shouted at the officers: "Shame on you.". By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. The victim was a man in his early 30s and detectives said it was dark at the time. Colleagues from the National Police Air Service attended to provide support. "But instead they chose aggressive interventions that put people's health at risk and led to chaos and distress.". How could the Met have got it so wrong?. Patsy Stevenson has launched a CrowdJustice page to raise 10,000 for her legal fees and any costs if the police continue to defend the claim. Officers near the bandstand were outnumbered and faced abuse, including. Man in his 40s was found with stab wounds outside Clapham Common station Despite police and paramedics rushing to the scene, the man died of his injuries Three 'young looking ' thugs believed to . Under close questioning, the Prime Minister's official spokesman also confirmed that Tony Blair had summoned Mr Davies to Downing Street after being alerted about the incident by the Home Office,. Sign up to our daily newsletters for all the latest and greatest from across London here. You'll get 12 stories straight to your inbox at around 12pm. The brief clip showed police tape, with the area apparently cordoned off to the public. Emergency services were called just after midday to Shirland Road at the junction with Chippenham Road, rushing the victim to the major trauma section of hospital for treatment. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. "We are urging people to go home and we thank those who have been engaging with officers and who are leaving.". Karen, 50, who lives nearby, has told our reporter Lucy Williamson: I walked past last night and saw about 10 police officers. Traffic is slow on all approaches. Two men fled the scene by car but collided with another vehicle shortly afterwards and made their escape on foot. Firearms were found at a property at the scene. The suspect is described as. "We sent an ambulance crew, a medic in a car, an incident response officer, and an advanced paramedic. All lines between Balham and Clapham Junction have now reopened. A person has died after being hit by a train between Balham and Clapham Junction. ", He added: "I'm determined to use all the powers and resources I have to be both tough on crime, and tough on the causes of crime as well.". Gracie Bradley, interim director of human rights group Liberty, said: "Police were given the choice on how to approach this protest. 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A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers and LAS attended where a man (no further details) was found with multiple stab wounds. 24 March 2021 A n e-fit of a man suspected of indecently exposing himself on Clapham Common on the night of the vigil to Sarah Everard has been released by police. A crime scene is in place and enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing. Police officers clashed with some of the maskless protesters who arrived in Clapham Common, some shouting. First published on Sat 13 Mar 2021 16.00 EST. When Patsy attended the vigil, she says she was not a member of Reclaim These Streets, the womens safety group that had called for the day of reflection. He has been taken to hospital. Two men climbed onto the roof of a building and were later brought down and arrested. Hooded thugs ambush driver and stab him to death through car window While more than 100 people defied a police request to stay away from Birmingham city centre, an hour-long gathering passed off without incident and no obvious sign of uniformed police. A man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital as he has been stabbed in the neck, following reports of a fight in Clapham this evening (Monday, April 18). Flower seller Tony Eastlake was stabbed to death in Islington on Friday. Police are treating the incident as isolated but say they are keeping an open mind. Reports emerged of an ongoing police incident in Clapham High Street at around 8.15am, The road was quickly shut between Venn Street and Aristotle Road, Lambeth Police have said officers were called to reports of a person on a roof, Images from the scene show an armed police response, with London Fire Brigade crews also in attendance, Eyewitnesses also reported seeing a police helicopter circling overhead. In the script to the film however, the Clapham Common's victim's name was changed to Alfie Cartwright, a waiter. Police arrest 16 at Clapham Common anti-lockdown protest Enter your postcode to see news and information near you. Emergency services await an update on his condition. The man escaped serious injury, the Met Police confirmed on Tuesday morning (April 19), with his injuries not thought to be life-threatening. There have been no arrests at this time. Superloop bus maps revealed as consultation begins. They will be taken to south London police stations. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. 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Police say the horror unfolded on June 30 but was only reported to them this week.. "We want to hear from anyone who has seen two men in the area, either before or after this incident, acting suspiciously or doing anything which has raised concerns. The decision by Lancashire officers to reveal that Nicola Bulley had alohol, mental health and menopause issues only confirmed to Patsy that sexist attitudes are entrenched. The Met faced a barrage of criticism after protesters were bundled to the ground and arrested. We welcome the considered scrutiny of this event which highlights how a snapshot may not represent the full context of the challenges police face.. 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