In a groundbreaking initiative, the Met Police deployed officers at Dua Lipa's first headline show at Wembley Stadium, aimed at combating violence against women in real time. The concert attracted numerous female fans, and officers specifically trained to spot predatory behavior were on patrol to deter offenses ranging from upskirting to sexual assault. This strategy, rolled out since June, aims to create a safer environment at large concerts and has seen tangible results, including arrests for stalking and upskirting, while police presence aims to make women feel safer in potentially vulnerable situations.
In the hours leading up to Dua Lipa's first headline show at Wembley stadium, fans celebrated while specialist Met Officers were deployed to prevent predatory behavior.
The Met Police's initiative aims to combat violence against women and girls in real time, proactively patrolling concerts to deter offenses such as upskirting.
Officer Sherelle Jones expressed her aim to be the help she wished she had for women who may feel vulnerable in concert settings.
Since the initiative began, the Met has reported positive outcomes, including one man's removal for stalking and the arrest of another for upskirting.
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