Want to quiz Met’ Police boss?

This message is from A/Chief Inspector David George:

Dear Hillingdon Residents, Business Persons and Partners,

The Commissioner Bernard Hogan Howe will be holding a Road show at Hillingdon Civic Centre on Wednesday 24th August between 1830 to 1930.

The aim of the event is to address the community and finish with a Questions & Answer session. The Commissioner will be joined by the Hillingdon Borough Leadership Team to answer questions from the audience.

Local community policing team officers along with other victim support services provided by the police (Community Safety Unit, I Victim Support, Court Support, Safeguarding Adults, Burglary Squad, Smart water team ) will also be on hand.

There is no need to register for the event and the community are requested to just turn up on the night. Attendees will be required to attend no later than 1820 to allow time for seating.

Thank you and I hope to see you on the evening

 

Roof cleaners/Car gritters?

Without further comment, we repeat a warning received from an Association member:

Please be advised there are Irish fraudsters pretending to be roof

cleaning specialist. The use a high powered spray that removes the top

layer of the roof tile probably causing damage. They work off ladders

and cover neighbours cars in grit as neighbouring property and leave in a

disgraceful mess. They work for cash and drive a van with Irish plates.

They are con men and menacing please advise residents to say no.

Are you at risk from drone criminals?

We hear that criminals are using drones in Ickenham to identify potential victims – nice cars, dodgy patio doors, unlocked sheds – all are well within the drone’s reach. And the larger the property, the more likely they are to be used.

If you hear an unusual buzzing, look for activity on the street or at the back of your property. Drone users are most likely to be in sight. If you see them, call 101.

While this seems to be new to Ickenham, it’s not new generally. The Telegraph ran a useful article on the subject last year.