Sadiq Khan vows policing blitz to tackle tide of crime in London’s 20 most blighted town centres

Sir Sadiq Khan has announced a policing blitz on London’s 20 most blighted town centres for shoplifting, robbery, knife crime and anti-social behaviour.

Stratford, Woolwich, Finsbury Park, Croydon, Shepherd’s Bush Green, Seven Sisters, Elephant and Castle and London’s West End are among high streets that will all see increased activity over the summer.