Clapham: Council working to reassure community

1 April 2026

Written by: Lambeth Council

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A Lambeth Council spokesperson said: “We are very concerned at the incidents in Clapham High Street and want to reassure local residents and business that we are working closely with the Met police to ensure public safety.

 

 

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Clapham: Council working to reassure community

“Council officers and elected representatives are on the scene to provide community support. We will continue to have discussions with the Met police about the situation as the week progresses.

“The council is also working proactively with the police to prevent repeats of these incidents and is using CCTV to support the investigations.

“Our youth outreach team will be supporting young people in the area as part of our community reassurance work.”

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