More incidences involving muggings of local teenagers

Concern is growing following an increase in reports of teen crime in both Acton and Ealing.

With schools now back after the summer there have been a number of incidents highlighted on social media pages and reported to the police.

On Friday (20 September)a teenager was mugged on Churchfield Road by two youths on a moped. On Horn Lane on Monday ( 23/09) a 12-year-old was reportedly threatened and told he would be stabbed unless he handed over his airpods. Also, later on the same day a 16 year old was told to hand over his phone and attacked by a group of youths in Acton Park.

Meanwhile similar crimes are being reported in Ealing; one in Hanwell Park with a group stealing a bike and in the Ealing Broadway shopping centre when a 12-year-old was set on by two 17-19-year olds on electric scooters, who attempted to march him to a cash machine, he fortunately escaped into a nearby pub and was helped by a customer.

In April concerned residents met with local council representatives and police in Northfields in W5 after a spate of youth crime incidents in the local parks. This led to a (temporary) increase in police numbers in the area.

Police say ''Street crime is often opportunistic, so making yourself less of a target, moving with purpose and being aware of your surroundings will go a long way to keeping you safe.''

They advise vigilance and suggest children hide phones and expensive earphones.

September 24 2019