Preventing violent extremism

During the development of the borough’s new Community Plan, local residents talked about their desire to see ‘One Tower Hamlets’ – a place where all sections of our community can live and work together. This has therefore become the overarching theme of all the activities proposed in the plan.

As part of the Government’s Prevent agenda, which aims to promote cohesive communities and tackle violent extremism, the council has been allocated £1.3 million over the next three years.

Six pilot projects ran during 2007/8 and new projects are now starting.

The Police's Community Engagement Prevention Team

The Police's Community Engagement Prevention Team works closely with Tower Hamlets Council to prevent violent extremism and support community cohesion.

The Team works out of Bethnal Green Police Station and can be contacted at any time with concerns, questions or comments.

The team are: Sargeant Dave Shipp, PC Ian Kershaw, PC Peter Greene and PC Babak Mehdinejad plus Community Engagement Worker Abdul Mannan.

Contact them on: 07827 882197
email HTMailbox-PVE@met.pnn.police.uk

 

For further information, contact Assan Ali on 020 7364 4763 or email assan.ali@towerhamlets.gov.uk