Met Police snares 140 criminals in week-long blitz on West End phone thieves and shoplifters

At a glance

• More than 140 people have been arrested in a week-long Met Police crime crackdown in London’s West End

• In excess of 100 extra officers were deployed to tackle offences including shoplifting and phone theft

• Offenders snared include phone thieves targeting people at an ice rink and a prolific upskirter

More than 140 people have been arrested as part of a week-long Metropolitan Police operation targeting crime in London's West End.