A heightened police presence in Tower Hamlets can be expected in the days following rumoured riots. 

The Metropolitan Police has confirmed it will be continuing to undertake reassurance patrols across the borough in light of community concerns. 

It comes despite potential riots not taking place across London on Wednesday night (August 7). 

The Met advised that residents in Tower Hamlets could expect to see an increased police presence in the face of the rumoured riots. 

This will now continue as fears over anti-social behaviour remain high.

More than 1,300 officers were put on standby as a precautionary measure in response to the possible riots, with around 1,000 officers being dispatched across London. 

The patrols in Tower Hamlets will include engaging with community hubs and places of worship, though a Met Police spokesperson has confirmed this is not linked to any specific intelligence or concerns. 

Nearby Waltham Forest is expected to continue to receive reassurance patrols from the Met after a huge anti-racism protest was held in Walthamstow on August 7. 

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: “Two large anti-racism protests took place in Waltham Forest and Finchley. The majority of people engaged with officers and complied with conditions. These events passed without major incident or disruption.  

"Our top priority has been to keep our communities safe, prevent significant disorder and swiftly deal with any offenders.

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 "I want to thank our communities for coming together across the capital and for showing community spirit. I would also like to thank the committed officers who have been working hard to police London today, serving their communities and keeping people safe.”  

No planned riots have been made known in Tower Hamlets.     

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