Update from Supt. Pavitt regarding recent violent offences in Rushey Green

I wanted to provide an update regarding knife crime, which some members around this area have highlighted as an issue of concern on the Met Engage priority survey.

We are aware that many people may be worried about knife crime in their local communities. We are committed to tackling knife crime wherever we find it, in order to keep you safe.  

If you would like to know more about the guidance that is available, our website includes a number of important resources that can offer guidance,  including what to do if you think someone you know needs help,  how to keep people safe, and support organisations you can talk to.  

Passing on information to organisations such as Crimestoppers or Fearless can not only help after a crime or incident, but vitally stop something from happening.

In regards to the violent incidents that occurred last week, Superintendent Charlene Pavitt, who leads policing in Lewisham has said: “This is understandably going to cause concern within the community. I have ensured that officers are on the ground, patrolling hotspot areas, to keep the community safe.

“I can confirm that none of the incidents are connected. They are isolated, and do not pose a threat to the wider public.

“Active enquiries remain on-going into each incident, including searching for those responsible. If you have any information that can assist police, then please do come forward.”

If you have any information for police relating to these incidents, then please call 101. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to remain anonymous.

Since these incidents, a man has been arrested and charged with murder.

We will be hosting a Drop In Surgery on Friday 14th November 2025 between 12-2pm, venue TBC. This will provide an opportunity residents to meet their local Safer Neighbourhoods Officers and raise any concerns they may have. Further updates re. times/location will be sent in the next few days.
 

If you ever experience this issue or have information regarding an incident, please report it using our online reporting tools at https://www.met.police.uk/, speak to an operator in our Force Communications Room via our online web chat or call the non-emergency number 101.  

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