Agenda item

Report of the Commissioner.

The Board received the Commissioner’s public update.

Officers updated on the stabbing incident at Bishopsgate and explained the actions of the Force in response. The Chair commended Officers for their work in response to this incident and noted it was important for criminals to see that the City of London Police were able to act quickly to respond to incidents. In response a Member’s question on whether the incident was indicative of a wider pattern of similar crimes Officers confirmed that it was as relatively small number of individuals causing these incidences and that a dedicated team was in place to combat the responsible groups. 

RESOLVED- That the report be noted.