The month of May saw the arrival of two new Police Constables to Pinner Police Station; veteran Kevin Brooks brings a wealth of experience to the Pinner Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) and Laura Muzikeviciute joins Pinner South SNT from Brent borough.
Contact information: Pinner / Pinner South SNT Tel: 020 8721 2775 / 2991
E: Pinner.snt@met.police.uk
Emergency number: 999 Non-emergency: 101
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Hatch End Station’s booking office has had a reprieve. Following a consultation, the booking office will now be open from 7.30-10am on Monday to Friday. This also applies to Headstone Lane station. Gareth Thomas MP, the HEA, the unions and passengers had campaigned to keep the booking office open.
Man charged with the murder of Pinner shopkeeper
“A man has been charged with murder following the fatal stabbing of a shopkeeper in Marsh Road Pinner early on Sunday, 24 March. Alexander Stephen Gunn, aged 31 and of no fixed abode, was charged on Thursday, 4 April with the murder of 54-year-old Ravi Katharkamar. He was also charged with robbery. Gunn appeared in custody at Willesden Magistrates’ Court on Friday, 5 April. He had previously appeared at the same court on Monday, 1 April charged with burglary, theft from a motor vehicle, possession of an offensive weapon and driving whilst disqualified. This arrest follows an investigation by detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command, Metropolitan Police.”
Chief Superintendent Sara Leach responsible for Pinner and the North West, sends a personal message to local people:
“I know there may be some concern in the community of Pinner over the shocking attack on 54-year-old Ravi Katharkamar in the most audacious manner, my thoughts and sympathy goes out to his family and friends at this difficult time. I completely understand the alarm and concern this has caused for those who live and work nearby.
“The murder team lead by Detective Chief Inspector Simon Stancombe are doing everything they can to arrest those responsible. I have stepped up patrols in the area and I hope this has provided some reassurance. The officers are there to talk to local people and listen to any concerns you have. The local Safer Neighbourhood officer for Pinner is PC Babur Aziz and he can be contacted by emailing sntqa-pinner@met.police.uk.
“The victim, Mr Katharkamar is believed to have been opening up the shop early on Sunday morning when he was attacked by a male who stole the till. A black Vauxhall Astra was parked in Cecil Park prior to the murder and was driven off at speed, south down Cecil Park immediately after the attack. Please get in touch if you:
• saw the black Astra
• were in or around the area at the time of the attack
• have seen a discarded till
• you saw someone using lots of loose change some time after Sunday morning
• you think you may have any other information that could help us progress this investigation
“There are a number of ways to get in contact. You can call the murder investigation team on 0208 358 0200, you can also contact us on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Remember in an emergency always call 999.
“I would reiterate that although the incident at the weekend was shocking, Pinner is still a safe place and my officers will continue to work hard, with your support, to ensure it stays that way. Yesterday I met with councillors and some community representatives to share details of the investigation and our response. I was touched by the high levels of cohesion within Pinner and reminded of the devastating impact this has had on all of our lives.”
You can report Anti-social Behaviour online at the following link: https://www.met.police.uk/ro/report/asb/asb/report-antisocial-behaviour/
For local policing matters in Hatch End:
email: hatchend.SNT@met.police.uk
phone: 07920 233 723
PETITION TO TARSAP MEETING AT HARROW COUNCIL ON 31 OCTOBER 2018
On 31 October 2018, Dermot Wilson presented a petition containing 100 signatures from residents in Hillview Road, Grimsdyke Road and Hallam Gardens to Harrow Council requesting that the Council introduce a CPZ in these roads to tackle the problem of non-resident parking. The petition was conducted because the non-resident parking is causing severe congestion for all residents in the immediate area and is worrying residents that emergency vehicles will have severe difficulties in attending any incident in the area.
HOW TO AVOID BURGLARIES
During the month of October 10 burglaries occurred in the Pinner area. These offences took place at different times during daylight hours and after the hours of darkness. Methods of entry to properties varied from forcing open a front door, a rear or side ground floor window or rear patio doors. Access to the side or rear of a property is often gained by climbing over low gates using unsecured bins in driveways. As the clocks have now gone back and the dark early evenings are with us, it can be easier for burglars to identify if a house is unoccupied. Burglars often knock or ring at the door first, before making efforts to enter the property. So, however you feel safest responding to an unexpected visitor at your door, please do answer it as your presence could be enough of a deterrent. For those of you who don’t want to answer the door to unwanted cold callers, consider purchasing a ring.com video doorbell that detects movement outside your home, improves its security and allows you to answer the doorbell remotely. Please take some time to read the attached burglary prevention advice leaflet and consider what, if any, security vulnerabilities need to be addressed at your home.
Lee O’Brien PCSO 7562QA, Pinner / Pinner South SNT
020 8721 2991 or PinnerSouth.snt@met.police.uk
For the first time in many years, an outdoor theatre company will perform in Pinner Memorial Park. The new Heath Robinson Museum has invited the Illyria Theatre Company to perform A Midsummer Night’s Dream on the evening of Sunday 28 August. Illyria uses only five actors for all the parts and with minimal props, they perform the entre play uncut and at a brisk pace, as they believe Shakespeare would have wished it.
Tickets are £14 for adults and £8 for five to 14 year olds. They are available from The Village Gallery, High Street, Pinner or Gibbs Gillespie, Chapel Lane or online (booking fee applies) at illyria.uk.com. Entrance is at 6.30pm and the show begins at 7pm. People coming should bring a rug or chair, warm clothes and a picnic. Heath Robinson cards and books, including his stunning illustrated version of the play, will be on sale.
The illustrations which William Heath Robinson produced for A Midsummer Night’s Dream are widely regarded as some of his finest work. In the year of the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, Museum trustees are keen to celebrate the association between these two great representatives of British culture. This event is part of the run up to the Museum’s opening on 15 October 2016. Other events include comedy nights and children’s activities at West House, the cultural hub next door to the new Museum.
For more information visit www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org.
Sadly, following a short illness, Father Clive Pearce passed away on Saturday 26 March at Northwick Park Hospital. He would have celebrated 50 years since his ordination as a priest on 29 September this year. Father Clive had been the parish priest of Hatch End for 43 years and will be much missed by his family, close friends and parishioners, with whom he had enjoyed many wonderful and some sad times. He had a big heart and helped many people through troubled times with great compassion as well as practical and spiritual support. He was installed by Richard Chartres, Bishop of London as Prebendary of the Stall of Nesden at St Paul’s Cathedral on 30 March 2008. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this very sad time: his wife Yvonne, his brother Michael, his four children, Edward, Elaine, Emily and Amie, and his three grandchildren, Sebastian, Harriet and Ruby.
A memorial Choral Evensong has been organised at St Paul’s Cathedral on Bank Holiday Monday 2 May at 5pm. It is open to everyone.
For more information contact:
Churchwarden: Roger Bessell 020 8428 1371 r.bessell@runbox.com
Head Sacristan: Mark Wilson 020 8427 6079 ourladydesalveregina@gmail.com
Parish Administrator: 07714 200481 jwhiteheadpr@aol.com