Weir Estate praised by top Lambeth cop

Lambeth’s most senior police officer, Chief Superintendent Nick Ephgrave (Lambeth Borough Commander) has given high praise of the working relationship between Weir Estate and the officers of Thornton Safer Neighbourhood Team, which has seen massive reductions in crime in Thornton Ward.

Top Lambeth Cop, Chief Superintendent Ephgrave was invited to visit the area by WERA’s Chair, Dave McEvoy, to see for himself the work that has taken place to tackle crime such as anti social behaviour and burglary.  During the walkabout which was also attended by two of the team, PC Rob Wood and PCSO Karen Rose (Weir Estate Liaison Officer), it was explained how by working together and increasing communication, trust and respect between the community and the local police in the area residents have seen a huge reduction in crime, making Weir Estate and the surrounding area one of the safest in the borough.