London disorder and Havering

09 August 2011
London disorder and Havering
​Last night saw a large number of incidents across London of looting and disorder. However, Havering avoided serious disorder, despite persistent rumours on social networking sites, such as Facebook and Twitter.
Last night, Havering Police deployed a number of additional officers in response to concerns about potential trouble in Romford. Throughout the afternoon, the police kept the Council informed about the situation.
During the evening a group of around 60 youths gathered in the town centre, but there was no widespread looting, damage or disorder and the town centre was very effectively policed by local officers.
Isolated incidents of vandalism are being followed up and arrests will be made. The police will be reviewing CCTV and asking members of the public to help identify lawbreakers.
Havering Council is working very closely with Havering Police to share information and to prevent any future incidents in the borough. The information circulating on social networking sites is very often wrong or grossly exaggerated.
The Council and Police are doing everything possible to keep the borough safe and allow people to go about their business as usual.
Businesses can help by taking sensible precautions about their premises and parents can help by ensuring they know where their children are and keeping them out of trouble.
The Police will continue to respond to any new information rece