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Met operation in north-west London makes four arrests over Halloween weekend
The Metropolitan Police carried out a crackdown on robbery, burglary and violence in north-west London during Halloween weekend.
Officers patrolled in marked and unmarked vehicles and responded to emergency calls.
Four people were arrested during the operation, including on suspicion of rape, theft and possessing a knife.
Police also carried out 13 stop searches.
One call involved a man who allegedly threatened a car owner with a large knife after a crash.
The operation came as police said personal robberies fell 51 per cent, from 207 in May to 101 in October.
An inspector said robbery and violent crime often rise around Halloween and Guy Fawkes because darker nights and costumes can help offenders blend in.
The Metropolitan Police made four arrests during Operation Moonshield, a crackdown on crime in north-west London over Halloween weekend.
The arrests included cases involving rape, theft and possession of a knife.
Officers also carried out 13 stop searches.
The operation targeted robbery, burglary, aggravated burglary and violence.
- Who
- Metropolitan Police officers made the arrests.
- What
- Operation Moonshield involved a crime crackdown, four arrests and 13 stop searches.
- When
- Over Halloween weekend; the patrol described in the article took place on Friday.
- Where
- North-west London, including roads near Wembley Stadium.
- Why
- To suppress violent offences and tackle robbery, burglary and other crime.
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Officers received an introduction and safety talk before starting their patrol.
The control room sent officers to a reported knife incident.
Police had detained and arrested a suspect for possession of a knife, assault and criminal damage.
Officers made four arrests and carried out 13 stop searches.
- Operation
- Moonshield
- Arrests
- 4
- Stop searches
- 13
- Location
- North-west London
- Personal robbery
- Fell 51 per cent, from 207 offences in May to 101 in October
What people are saying
As we go into Halloween and Guy Fawkes we see a seasonal spike, and that happens every year without fail.
We see an increase in robbery and violent offences due to dark nights, people dressing up, and more victims of crime being out on the street.