The Metropolitan Police Service is supporting #ITSNOTOK2018 – a national sexual abuse and sexual violence awareness week which starts today, Monday, 5 February.

During the week, a series of videos will be released on social media featuring various officers and staff from across the organisation reading out statements of empowerment; interviews with those who have reported allegations of sexual abuse and violence to police; and an interview with a specialist officer and Independent Sexual Violence Advisor (ISVA) to explain what help and support is available to victims.

The videos will be posted via the Met’s Facebook page www.facebook.com/metpoliceuk and the main Met Twitter account @metpoliceuk – using the campaign’s hashtag #ITSNOTOK.

It is hoped that the stories will help to give those who may be suffering sexual abuse the courage and confidence to come forward and report it to police or other agencies that support victims of sexual abuse and violence.

Officers from across the Met will also be using their social media accounts to raise awareness of sexual abuse and sexual violence and show those that have experienced abuse or violence that the police are here to support all victims of abuse.

Messages and posts on the Met’s various social media accounts will be focused on the following four key themes with additional content and links to further information and support for each day:

– Police can help you if you have been sexually assaulted or abused
– Police are here to help all victims of sexual violence
– It is not ok to sexually exploit or abuse anyone
– Tell someone about those that are causing harm to you, or others

The #ITSNOTOK campaign is in its fourth year and is supported by various police forces and rape, sexual abuse and sexual violence charities from across the UK. More information about the campaign can be found at http://sexualabuseandsexualviolenceawarenessweek.org.

Detective Superintendent Sian Thomas, from the Met’s Child Abuse and Sexual Offences Command, said: “No one should have to suffer sexual violence and abuse on their own and no one should think it’s ok to sexually exploit or abuse others. We are proud to support this campaign, which encourages a wider discussion around sexual abuse and violence – raising awareness about this type of abuse and how the Met and other agencies can offer advice and support.

“We want victims to feel empowered to come forward and report what has happened to them and we hope that the testimonies from those who have been through the experience will reassure people that they be will listened to and supported without judgement – no matter what the circumstances.”

Detectives appealing for witnesses and information after a man was robbed at he sat in his parked car in Bow have issued CCTV of the moment he was attacked.

At 17:30hrs on Monday, 15 January the 24-year-old victim, a local clothes retailer, was sitting in his car parked on Ford Close, E3 when he was attacked by two men wearing balaclavas.

One of the men dragged the victim out of the car and demanded his wrist watch while the other opened the passenger side of the car and grabbed a Louis Vuitton bag containing £500 in cash.

The two suspects ran off and got into a black Audi A4 before they drove off in the direction of Roman Road. It was subsequently established that the vehicle had false plates.

No arrests have been made and enquiries are ongoing.

PC Andrew Hillier, investigating officer from Tower Hamlets CID said: “This is a nasty attack on a local businessman who was robbed of his takings after he finished work.

“I am appealing to anyone who can assist this investigation to come forward and speak to police – these are violent men who need to be arrested.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Tower Hamlets CID on 020 8217 4143 or by tweeting @MetCC. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A woman who died in a collision in Knightsbridge has been named.

Police were called at 17.55hrs on Thursday, 18 January, to reports of a collision between a DAF lorry and a pedestrian in Brompton Road.

Officers and London Ambulance Service attended the location. The pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

She has been formally identified as 83-year-old Daniela Raczkowska, a Polish national who was visiting her daughter in Putney. Ms Raczkowska had visited London before Christmas and was due to return to Poland in February.

A post-mortem examination has been held. Officers await the result of further tests.

The driver of the lorry stopped at the scene. No arrests have been made and enquires continue.

Detectives from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit are investigating.

Any witnesses are asked to call detectives on 020 8543 5157 or contact via Twitter @MetCC.

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a 39-year-old old man critically injured following an altercation in Peckham on Monday, 29 January, died from his injuries.

The victim has been named as Mr Juan Olmos Saca of Southwark.

Detective Chief Inspector Tony Lynes from the Homicide and Major Crime Command said: “We are appealing for anyone with information regarding what has proved to be a deadly attack to get in touch.

“We are returning to the scene today, one-week on, to speak to anyone that may have seen or heard anything at the time of this incident that may assist police investigations.”

An investigation was launched after police were called at 02:30hrs on Monday, 29 January to a residential address on Atwell Road in Peckham Rye, SE15, following reports of a stabbing at the location.

Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and discovered Juan suffering from a stab wound to his chest. He was taken to a south London hospital where he remained in a critical condition before he died from his injuries on Sunday, 4 February.

A post-mortem examination will be held in due course. The victim’s next of kin have been informed. Formal identification awaits.

On the day of the incident, a second man, aged 27, was subsequently found to be suffering from stab wounds to his abdomen and head and was taken to an east London hospital where his injuries were deemed not life-threatening or life-changing. He has since been released from hospital.

Six men were arrested at the scene. One man has been charged and five others have been released with no further action.

Anyone with information concerning this incident should contact the police incident room number of 020 8721 4868 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

A murder investigation has been launched following the fatal stabbing of a teenager in Barking.

Police were called at approximately 22:11hrs on Saturday, 3 February, to reports of a stabbing in Abbey Road, Barking.

Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and found a 19-year-old man suffering from stab wounds.

The man was pronounced dead at the scene at 22:55hrs.

His next of kin have been informed, and a post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

Detectives from the Homicide and Major Crime Command (HMCC) are investigating.

No arrests have been made at this early stage. Enquiries are ongoing.

Any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist the investigation should contact HMCC officers via 101, quoting ref 7838feb03.

To remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A murder investigation has been launched in Tottenham following the fatal stabbing of a 22-year-old man.

Police were called at approximately 01:28hrs on Saturday, 3 February, to St Mary’s Close, N17 to reports of a stabbing.

Officers attended along with London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance and found a 22-year-old man suffering from fatal stab injuries.

His next of kin are aware. A post-mortem examination will be scheduled in due course.

The Homicide and Major Crime Command are investigating.

DCI Andrew Packer is leading the investigation. He said: “I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Kemble Road and St Mary’s Close in the early hours of Saturday morning.”

No arrests have been made. Enquiries are ongoing.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should contact the incident room on 020 8345 3865 or to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

You can also tweet information to police via @MetCC