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Met Police urges Londoners to report hate incidents, crime or not
- The Met Police urge Londoners to report hate incidents, even if they are not crimes, to track rising tensions.
- Commissioner Rowley says reports help monitor community tensions and inform resource use.
- The British Muslim Trust co-launched the effort to monitor anti-Muslim hate and support reporters.
- A helpline and digital channels have been set up for hate-reporting, including WhatsApp and webchat.
- The Met faced scrutiny after a Panorama program showing officers making racist and sexist comments.
- Rowley vowed to tighten vetting and standards to restore integrity at the Met.
- The launch event included London Mayor Sadiq Khan and other senior figures.
- The police say reporting helps determine if tension is escalating in areas or between neighbours.
- The policy shift has sparked concern among victims and communities about not investigating non-crime hate incidents.
- The Met emphasised tracking data to identify and respond to hostility trends.
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