Foot patrol (12/11/2026)

Foot patrol (12/11/2026)

Despite a shorter day, Rick was out in Rush Green again today to assess and deter college-based anti-social behaviour (ASB), as well as saying goodbye to a Dagenham Road regular (6.13 miles).

Opening with Bardag lake (p), Rick made his way into Valentines Way and Great Cullings, before visiting every street on Parish Fields (12.03pm).

College hotspots were next up, including the Thorntons Farm alley (12.53pm & 1.24pm), the Fourth Avenue car port (12.57pm & 1.21pm) and the Dagenham Road flats (p). Harveys Lane was checked on either side (p12.51pm & 1.27pm).

The Co-op was checked on, with Rick also saying goodbye to John, the street cleaner, who will head out one final time tomorrow before retiring.

Eastbrook Drive (1.35pm) and Fels Farm Mews featured late on.