A woman was threatened with a knife at Chadwell Heath Station on Thursday 23rd July. She was approcahed in the Car Park by a man who pulled out a knife and tried to assault her at 1.20am. She escaped and a passer-by phoned the Police. This is not the first time crime of this nature has occured and it is a concern that this vulnerable woman went through what must have been a very traumatic experience. Knife crime and violent crime is associated with the High Stret and the rae around this station. Our police are aware of the issues and are working diligently towards resolving what looks like a long term problem.
My advice to residents would be:
To avoid being alone during unsociable hours around the High Road and the station. to carry a mobile phone.
To avoid being alone during unsociable hours around the High Road and the station. to carry a mobile phone.
- To immediately contact someone you know if you see anything suspicious and to stay on the phone until the threat has disappeared.
- Carry a panic alarm with you as this provides an effective deterrent.
- Always inform people where you are before you go out.
I will be approaching Barking and Dagenham Council to enquire into possible CCTV for these locations. However, previous requests have fallen on deaf ears.
Its only Barking and Dagenham from Valence Avenue, Freshwater Road and Burnside Road down the left handside, righthandside is Redbridge, the Hinds Head Pub, Chadwell Heath Station and Car Park fail under Redbridge, so contact them, the left handside of station road, coopers arms and beyond is barking and dagenham, while the eva hart and the rest is redbridge!
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