Police in Merton have seized nearly 40 e-bikes and scooters and made 57 arrests across the festive season.

Operation Frostwatch also recovered seven knives, one firearm, and located 15 wanted people, including a sex offender.

A closure order was secured against an address in Pollards Hill linked to gang activity to reduce crime and local tensions.

Here’s Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service, Sir Mark Rowley.