- The frequency of attempted terrorist attacks appears to be increasing in the UK and so far in 2017, five terrorist attacks have been carried out, most of which have been in London.
- The most recent attack was on 15 September when an improvised explosive device partly detonated on a tube train at Parsons Green station. 30 people were injured, with the majority suffering burns.[1]
What is the latest information on the Met’s investigation into the Parsons Green attack?
Is London adequately prepared for any future attack?
How is the Mayor helping to prevent people in the capital from being drawn into extremist activity?
The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee will tomorrow put questions to:
- Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London
- Sophie Linden, Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime, MOPAC
- Assistant Commissioner Martin Hewitt, Metropolitan Police
On the following topics:
- Protecting London from terrorism
- Grenfell Tower fire
- Notting Hill Carnival
- The challenges for front line policing
- Tackling serious violence
- Changing local structures (borough mergers; access and engagement)
- Delivering the Police and Crime Plan
The meeting will take place on Wednesday 20 September from 10.00am in the Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or YouTube
Follow us @LondonAssembly and take part in the meeting discussion using #AssemblyPolice
Notes to editors
- Metropolitan Police, Parsons Green incident
- Full Agenda papers.
- Steve O’Connell AM, Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee is available for interview. See contact details below.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For media enquiries, please contact Mary Dolan on 020 7983 4603. For out of hours media enquiries, call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the London Assembly duty press officer. Non-media enquiries should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit on 020 7983 4100.