Residents were able to brush up on some crime prevention tips at a fun day.

Officers from Gooshays Safer Neighbourhood Team were invited to the family event at St Paul’s Church in Petersfield Avenue, Harold Hill on Saturday Spetember 15.

PCSO Yemisi Adetunji said “This was a great event with fantastic weather.

“We all enjoyed getting to know our local residents and also ensuring that the crime prevention message was shared”

Officers spent time speaking to members of the public and reminding them to lock their UPVC doors to prevent burglary.