"If more money fell into our lap from the Chancellor, there's lots of other things we would be spending money on fighting knife crime, neighbourhood policing before front counters. The data is clear they're not doing a massive amount to keep Londoners safe"
"Last month, the Met confirmed that only 27 police front counters will remain open across London, down from the current 37, in a move expected to save the force around 7m."
"Just two, at Lewisham and Charing Cross, will continue to operate 24 hours a day."
Harrow Council has launched legal action against Mayor Sadiq Khan over plans to close the volunteer-run front desk at Pinner Police Station, which would leave the borough without any in-person police counter. The Met plans to reduce open police front counters from 37 to 27, saving around 7m, with only Lewisham and Charing Cross operating 24 hours. Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley says closures follow public consultation and data showing front counters are underused and that funds should target fighting knife crime and neighbourhood policing. Local councillors have launched petitions citing impacts on vulnerable residents and community safety despite some crime falls across London.
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