More Police in Pitshanger Following Increase in Anti-Social Activity

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Ealing North MP met Borough Commander to discuss concerns over muggings

Pitshanger Park

There've been calls for better security measures in the Pitshanger area after increasing concern folowing anti-social behaviour and a spate of muggings.

Police were called to deal with groups of youths in masks who went on the rampage on Halloween trying to break into a shop and throwing fireworks in the park. A section 35 dispersal order which had been authorised for Greenford was extended.

In the last month the Ealing OWL & Neighbourhood Watch has issued warnings following a number of incidents in Pitshanger Park and around the Lane.

On Sunday 1 November a man walking through the park was approached by a teenager who produced a knife and demanded his phone and PIN. In the latest incident a teenager was attacked by a gang of around 15 youths. The victim was taken to hospital and is said to be recovering.

Residents are calling on the council to install CCTV in the area and have contacted local Councillors and MPs to register their concern and try and find ways of tackling the problem.

The Ealing North MP, James Murray met the Met Police Borough Commander to outline the concerns. Following the meeting he told Ealing Today:

"I am very concerned about the recent muggings around Pitshanger Lane and the park, as well as reports of other crime and anti-social behaviour there and in nearby areas.
I spoke directly to the Borough Commander about the situation, and he confirmed that they will be increasing the police presence around Pitshanger over the coming weeks to help bring this under control.
I will also be helping to convene a further meeting next week with a wider group to make sure everyone is working together to make Pitshanger, and other areas nearby like Greenford Broadway, as safe as possible for young people and local residents."

If you can help with any further information contact the police on cleveland.snt@met.police.uk.

If you spot any suspicious activities and/or individuals, don't hesitate to call 999 immediately.

Police remind everyone to be careful when walking on your own and keep phones and headphones hidden, at all time.

November 24th 2020

Annemarie Flanagan