Crime

A Neighbourhood Watch and police consultative meeting is planned in Harefield for January 7 and co-ordinator Paul Stone is anxious that regular attendees are aware of this.

The Harefield NW meeting is at Barden Court, Hall Drive, beginning at 7.30pm. All are welcome - not just regulars.

STUDENTS from Harefield Academy spoke to drivers who were pulled over by police on Tuesday, November 11 for speeding along Northwood Road.

Residents, parents, and staff at the school, have petitioned for safety measures outside the school, after several accidents there.

PC Rachel Osgood, who organised the clampdown, said they issued four tickets (which mean a £60 fine and three points on the licence) for drivers doing more than 36 mph.

One woman will be taken to court for dangerous driving.

Those doing below 36mph were given 'words of advice' from police, and more importantly pupils, who reminded them that their lives were at risk.

PC Osgood said: "This was a good opportunity to make drivers aware of the dangers of speeding, especially in an area that is experiencing problems.

"We would like to thank the pupils for joining us and putting across the message of the dangers of speeding. People really listened to them."

POLICE are appealing for witnesses and information following a fire to a narrowboat in Willowbank, Summerhouse Lane, Harefield.

The London Fire Brigade called police at 10.30pm on Monday, September 22 to Summerhouse Lane, Harefield. The fire burnt out the cabin of the narrowboat.

The actual cause of the fire is not known but police are treating it as arson..

DS Stephen Murphy of Hillingdon CID said: "We are unsure at this stage of the motive behind the arson and would appeal for witnesses with any information that may assist us with our investigations to call on 0208 246 1447."

If you have information, and you'd prefer not to speak to police, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Crimestoppers is an independent charity.

CONCERNS about the neighbourhood can be aired at a meeting on October 1 which is open to everyone.

Questions and comments can be put to the Harefield Neighbourhood Watch team and local police officers who keep an eye on the village.

NW co-ordinator Paul Stone said everyone is welcome to attend.
To hear more about what has been happening in the village, join the meeting at Barden Court in Hall Drive, at 7.30pm.

QUESTIONS and comments can be put to the Harefield Neighbourhood Watch team and local police officers who keep an eye on the village on Wednesday, July 9.

The meeting is being held at Barden Court in Hall Drive at 7.30pm when concerns about the neighbourhood can be aired and the meeting is open to everyone.

By Libby Jones
A FLASHER who caused a mother to fear for her family has been remanded in jail.