Hammersmith And Fulham (Parliament Politics Magazine) – A 14-year-old boy was found with a head injury after a disturbance inside a Boots store in Hammersmith and Fulham, prompting an investigation by authorities.
The incident occurred just after 3 p.m. today, February 13, at the store located on King Street in Hammersmith.
What are the key highlights of the incident?
Subsequently, officers received allegations that a man had been spotted carrying a knife.
The boy was treated on the spot by London Ambulance Service and police personnel.
Police investigations are ongoing, and no arrests have been made.
A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said:
“Police were called shortly after 15:00 hrs on Thursday, 13 February to reports of a disturbance inside a shop on King Street, W6.
Officers were subsequently called to reports that a man had been seen in possession of a knife.
Officers attended and found a 14-year-old male with a head injury. He was treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service.
Officers remain in the area.
There have been no arrests and enquiries continue.”
Hammersmith and Fulham, having a total crime rate of 107 crimes per 1,000 residents in 2023, which is higher than in London, ranks among the top 20 most deprived boroughs in London.
Is there an increase in crime in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Hammersmith and Fulham, with a combined crime rate of 107 crimes for every 1,000 residents in 2023.
In November 2024, Hammersmith had a total of 1,239 incidents, with violence leading as the most reported cases at 256 cases, followed by 217 anti-social behaviour incidents and 155 vehicle crime cases.
Many crimes have taken place on King Street.Shoplifters have been vigorously deterred by the BID’s security personnel and CCTV operators. For instance, CCTV and the Safer Neighbourhood Team were able to catch a male shoplifter who was suspected of stealing a pricey pair of shoes from a major King Street establishment.