Mitcham residents can get the latest news on crime in their streets and find out more about their local bobbies at a meeting today.

The Graveney and Figges Marsh Safer Neighbourhoods Teams will invite residents to have their say on policing issues when they hold a ‘meet the team’ event.

A spokesman said: “Please do come along and see us. We will be there to discuss crime prevention advice, property marking, careers advice, Neighbourhood Watch scheme’s and other consultation on policing issues in the wards.”

The event will take place on Figges Marsh from 11am to 3pm.

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