Category Archives: Andy Brittain

Police launch stop and search operation in West Croydon

Posted on February 8, 2021 by insidecroydon

Croydon police have today launched Operation Cleveland, with an increased presence of officers on the streets around West Croydon “carrying out high visibility foot patrols to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour”. The move comes after the outbreak of knife attacks … Continue reading →

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Police begin murder inquiry as ‘senseless’ stabbings continue

Posted on February 7, 2021 by insidecroydon

Croydon police yesterday began a murder investigation into the events that led to a man in his 20s dying from knife wounds after a stabbing in Selhurst on Friday night. Yet even as senior officers were reassuring MPs and council … Continue reading →

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Police receive complaint after Wellesley Road #BLM incident

Posted on June 29, 2020 by insidecroydon

Croydon Police are dealing with a complaint after a violent incident on Wellesley Road on Friday in which a young black man was chased and restrained by at least eight officers after a brief chase. The Police say that no … Continue reading →

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