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Happy Bonfire Night! Our Neighbourhood Policing Teams will be out and about tonight, dedicated to keeping our streets safe and ready to respond to calls regarding anti-social behavior (ASB) and unlawful firework use. If you are hosting or attending a garden party this evening, please ensure you use fireworks responsibly, look out for your neighbours, and take care Below is a summary of the street crimes reported in Custom House over the past week. Indecent Exposure 29/10/2026 (Prince Regent Lane): A man exited an off-license and exposed himself to a family. Thanks to a swift response, he was quickly identified and arrested. He was taken into custody and subsequently sectioned under the Mental Health Act. The suspect matches the description of a male involved in a similar incident at a bus stop on Prince Regent Lane last week.Stabbing 31/10/2026 (King George V Park): A youth called the ambulance service after sustaining a small stab wound to the leg. This appears to be a targeted attack, and the individual is known to police.Affray 03/11/2026 (Ford Park Road): We received multiple calls regarding an ongoing fight inside and outside a property. Officers forced entry to ensure public safety, and arrests were made following allegations that a male was brandishing a knife.Public Order 30/10/2026: A victim reported being approached by an acquaintance who aggressively demanded to see his phone and messages. The suspect repeatedly tried to instigate a fight, leaving the victim shaken and fearful.Theft From a Vehicle 29/10/2026: Two males on a motorcycle rode past another rider and snatched their mobile phone directly from its mounted holder.02/11/2026 (Hammersley Road): An electric vehicle charging cable was stolen from a car.Staying Safe Tonight If you see individuals throwing fireworks in the street or a public space, please stay well back and call 999 immediately. Our teams will deploy to the scene as quickly as possible. Until Next Week Be Good Have Fun & Stay Safe Beckton Neighbourhood Police Team Did You Know? To help keep our community safe and within the law, please remember these vital firework regulations: Public Places: It is a criminal offense to throw, fire, or set off any fireworks (including sparklers) in any highway, street, thoroughfare, or public space.Night-time Curfew: Setting off fireworks outside of legally permitted hours is an offense. While the standard curfew is 11:00 PM, an extension is in place tonight for Bonfire Night, meaning fireworks are permitted until midnight. They remain strictly banned between midnight and 7:00 AM.Age Limits: It is illegal for anyone under the age of 18 to possess "adult fireworks" (Category F2 and F3) in a public place. | 
