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Police horses on the beat in Harrow Town Centre as multiple arrests made

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

There has been a noticeable increase in police presence in Harrow Town Centre this week as part of a wider operation by the local policing team, known as Op Glaciora. Officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols throughout the town, with support from the Mounted Branch and Dog Support Unit. As part of the operation, two individuals were arrested for shoplifting in the town centre. Additionally, officers with local knowledge managed to arrest a prolific shoplifter earlier in the week.
Harrow men arrested after series of alleged Grindr-linked burglaries across London

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

Police are appealing for more victims to come forward after a series of burglaries, thefts and fraud offences allegedly linked to the dating app Grindr – with two men from Harrow arrested as part of the investigation. The Met Police said around 50 offences have taken place between October 2024 and March 2025 across London. Victims were allegedly targeted through the Grindr app, with some crimes happening inside their homes.
Kenton Lane closed for nearly four hours after serious crash involving motorbike

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

Kenton Lane was closed for around four and a half hours following a serious collision late last night (Tuesday 15 April). The incident, which involved a car and a motorbike, happened near the junction with Hartford Avenue. Images and footage sent to Harrow Online show a large stretch of the road cordoned off as emergency services responded.
Man banned from owning animals after mistreating dog in Hayes

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

A man from Hayes has been banned from owning animals for three years after he was filmed mistreating his dog in North West London. Ceetal Mattoo, 43, of Woodhouse Close, Hayes, pleaded guilty to failing to ensure the needs of a female bulldog called Poppy were met, contrary to the Animal Welfare Act 2006. He was sentenced at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on March 20. As well as the disqualification, Mattoo was given a 12-month community order and must complete 80 hours of unpaid work.
Northwick Park maternity unit praised for major improvements

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

Northwick Park Hospital’s Maternity Unit has been given a clean bill of health by the Maternity Safety Support Programme, marking a significant milestone for the team. The unit was added to the national programme four years ago after a Care Quality Commission (CQC) report highlighted the need for major improvements. Since then, staff have worked closely with the National Maternity Safety Programme to improve care for the 3,700 births supported by the unit each year.
Update: Police treating Carpenders Park graves vandalism as Islamophobic hate crime

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

Police have confirmed that the vandalism of 85 graves at Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery is now being treated as a religiously motivated Islamophobic hate crime. The incident, which occurred between 1pm on Friday 11 April and 5pm on Saturday 12 April, involved widespread damage to grave plaques in an area of the cemetery reserved for Muslim burials. Many of the graves targeted were those of babies and young children.
Footage shows caravan destroyed in fire in Colindale

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

A caravan was destroyed by fire in Colindale late last night. Footage shared on social media showed the caravan fully alight behind a property on Pasteur Close. A spokesperson for London Fire Brigade said, “Firefighters were called to a fire at the rear of a property on Pasteur Close in Colindale. “A caravan was destroyed by fire. The Brigade was called at 2343 and the fire was under control by 0005.
Watford Council responds to 'Islamophobic' attack on graves at Carpenders Park

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

Watford Council has issued a strong statement following a shocking incident over the weekend in which up to 100 Muslim graves were vandalised at Carpenders Park Lawn Cemetery. The attack, which affected graves in a section of the cemetery reserved for Muslim burials, included damage to plaques marking the graves of children and babies. Police are treating the incident as a possible Islamophobic hate crime and an investigation is underway.
Couple ordered to pay over £270k for illegally converting Hillingdon house into flats

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

A husband and wife have been ordered to pay over £270,000 after a Hillingdon Council investigation revealed they had illegally converted a house in Yiewsley into four cramped flats and built a rental outbuilding without planning permission.
Harrow Council focuses on supporting children and families with new initiatives

1 week ago | harrowonline.org | Chris Mitchell

Harrow Council has outlined its commitment to supporting children, young people, and families in need as part of its corporate plan. In February, the cabinet approved a series of “flagship actions” aimed at bolstering support for these groups. A key focus for the council is providing opportunities for care leavers. This year will see the introduction of work experience placements and job opportunities within the council for young people leaving care.