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Evening Standard
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John Dunne

Police create ‘safe spaces’ for women and girls at New Year celebrations

London’s annual firework display attracts tens of thousands revellers

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Special “safe zones” will be set-up to protect women and girls at London’s New Year’s Eve fireworks celebrations on the banks of the Thames.

The Met will work with Safer Spaces, a charity that works to prevent sexual violence, harassment and domestic abuse at festivals and events.

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