"London is set to be left with just two 24-hour police front counters as ten more are set to close under the Met Police's cost-cutting plans. The number of front desks where members of the public can speak to officers will be reduced from 37 to 27, with the remaining sites operating Monday to Friday from 10am to 10pm, and 9am to 7pm on weekends."
"Only two of the busiest counterslocated at Charing Cross, where 10 officers are currently under investigation by the police watchdog, and Lewishamwill continue to operate around the clock. The Met said the closures would save 7 million, but staff and victim support groups have warned the move could put some people at risk by limiting access to face-to-face support. The decision to reduce the number of front desks was made to help address a 260"
London will be left with only two 24-hour police front counters after the Met Police closes ten more as part of cost-cutting. Front desks will fall from 37 to 27, with remaining sites open Monday to Friday 10am–10pm and weekends 9am–7pm. The decision breaks a pledge to maintain at least one 24-hour accessible counter in each of the capital's 32 boroughs. The busiest counters at Charing Cross and Lewisham will remain 24-hour. The Met said the closures would save 7 million toward addressing a 260 million budget shortfall. Unions and victim support groups warn of job losses, reduced face-to-face reporting, and increased risks to victims.
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