Council leader raises serious concerns with government about Streatham attack

In the letter, Cllr Hopkins has highlighted the community unity displayed in the wake of the shocking attack on February 2. Stressing how Streatham residents, businesses, schools and the faith community pulled together as one in the wake of the shocking incident. He praised Streatham businesses for the heroic part they played in looking after affected people during the incident, including librarians at Streatham library who ensured the safety of hundreds of terrified people.

However, he also says in the letter that there are serious questions to answer as to why Lambeth residents were put in harm’s way after it emerged that the convicted and unreformed terrorist was placed in a Streatham bail hostel next to a bustling high street and two schools in a busy residential area.