Update: 10:40pm – Tuesday 6 August 2024

Croydon Council are aware of rumours circulating online about reports of attacks in Croydon tomorrow (Wednesday 7 August). We want to confirm that our position remains the same – that at this time there is no police intelligence that we will see violent activity in Croydon. However, we must all remain alert, vigilant and report any issues to the police.

When going about your day, you may see more police officers in your local area. If anyone is concerned, has questions or needs help, please speak to them. They are there to help.

We will continue to work with the police who are monitoring the situation. The police have also given assurance that if anything were to change, they have plans in place.

Joint statement from the four political parties of Croydon Council on public disorder and unrest across the country

“We, the representatives of the four elected political parties of Croydon Council have come together to say we are shocked and saddened to see the recent media coverage of public disorder and unrest across the UK.

Whilst we respect the right of anybody to peacefully protest, we will not stand by and allow violence, intimidation or any other form of criminal behaviour. In Croydon, we have a zero-tolerance approach to hate crime.

We are working closely with the Police and at this time there is no intelligence that we will see protest activity in Croydon. However, we must all remain alert, vigilant and report any issues to the Police.

We are proud of Croydon and its diversity and the maturity of the relationships between our communities. Our diversity is our strength – and we know how our communities come together in times of need. Nearly eight out of ten residents have told us that they feel they strongly belong to their neighbourhood, and that Croydon is a place where people from different backgrounds get on well together.

Now is the time for us to support each other, stand together and support our Croydon communities.”