Operation Blunt 2

As part of the Met's Operation Blunt 2, Camden Police have embarked on a week-long series of activities to combat youth related violence which has seen 10 young people arrested in the borough.

169 persons were arrested in total in London, across all of the 32 Boroughs, focusing efforts on those who offend together in groups.

Camden Police have seized four knives during the week and arrested 10 people aged between 12 and 19.

Charges during the week included: possession of an offensive weapon, rape, actual bodily harm and criminal damage.

A 17 year old male was charged on 13th October 2009 with rape which took place on 19th September 2009 at Fellows Road, NW3.

A 14 year old girl was arrested and charged on 13th October 2009 with possession of an offensive weapon in Westbere Road, NW2 which took place on 1st October 2009.

A 14 year old male was charged on 15th October 2009 for common assault of a 48 year old man which took place on 18th September 2009.

Camden police worked in partnership with Camden council and Transport for London were on standby throughout the operation.

Inspector Peter Sheppard from Camden Police said, "Last week's activities were carried out on behalf of Camden's communities. We have taken this action as part of the Met-wide Operation Blunt 2 and to help reduce crime and anti-social behaviour amongst the young in the areas which matter to the public.

"We know that the vast majority of young people in Camden are law-abiding and our aim is to work with the council and other agencies to keep them safe. Our activities have focused on a very small minority of young people who are involved in anti-social behaviour and violence - which will not be tolerated in Camden. Our residents and business communities are tired of this and we acting on their behalf.

This work will continue and we will track down anyone who carries, uses, stores or supplies offensive weapons. In addition, we will also focus on seizing criminal assets sending a clear message that crime does not pay."