Increased police presence in Lewisham over anti-social behaviour linked to school pupils
A new scheme to combat anti-social behaviour linked to secondary school pupils in Lewisham town centre is set to begin.
The Met has said it will be working closely with partners at Lewisham council and Lewisham school headteachers to address anti-social behaviour through an early intervention scheme.
The Met has also said there will be an increased police presence within Lewisham town centre.
These measures have come after video clips of assault and property damage were posted online in recent months.
Duncan Jackson, Inspector, South East BCU Schools Team, wrote a letter to all parents of secondary school children in the area.
Inspector Jackson wrote: “Disorder linked to school pupils in Lewisham town centre has increased in recent years to an unacceptable level.
“We acknowledge that this is a minority of school pupils who are causing the majority of the issues, but this behaviour is unacceptable.”
Pictured Top: Lewisham town centre (Picture: Google Street View)
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