Police called to Gladstone Park over erratic driving reports
Brent Council issued a deadline for vehicles to leave the Dollis Hill site.
Incident → evidence → outcomeOfficers from the Metropolitan Police were called to Gladstone Park in Dollis Hill, Brent, at approximately 1:10 pm on 14 October. The attendance followed reports of caravans and other vehicles being driven erratically within the park. Witnesses described several vehicles travelling at high speeds without apparent regard for safety on park footpaths and grounds.
Upon arrival, police spoke with the individuals present, who were reported to be engaging with officers. No arrests were made at the time of the police response. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated that officers would continue to patrol the area and encouraged anyone witnessing criminal activity to contact the police.
Council Action
Councillor Tariq Dar MBE, who represents the Cricklewood and Mapesbury ward, confirmed that the vehicles had been observed driving in an erratic manner. In response to the situation, Brent Council issued a deadline of 10 am on 15 October for the encampment to leave the park site.
Questions this report answers
01Why did the police attend Gladstone Park?
Police were called to Gladstone Park in Brent at around 1:10 pm on 14 October due to reports of caravans and vehicles being driven erratically within the park. Officers attended the scene and spoke with the individuals involved.
02Were any arrests made at Gladstone Park?
No arrests were made by the Metropolitan Police at Gladstone Park on 14 October. Officers attended the location following reports of erratic driving and spoke with the group present.
03What action has Brent Council taken?
Brent Council has set a deadline of 10 am on 15 October for the vehicles that were present in Gladstone Park to leave the site. This action follows reports of dangerous driving within the park.
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