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Knightsbridge murder: Councillor Tony Devenish speaks out about residents' fear of rising crime

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Thursday, 10 July, 2025
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ITV's Toby Sadler interviewed local Councillor Tony Devenish following the tragic murder of a 24-year-old in Knightsbridge.

Toby Sadler, ITV News, said

"Conservative Councillor Tony Devenish is adamant. Violent street crime is getting so bad, some of his constituents are thinking about leaving London."

Knightsbridge and Belgravia Cllr Tony Devenish said,

"Everybody who visits London or lives in London knows that knife crime to get a watch or a mobile phone has become way too prevalent and we need to crack down on that."

"So who's to blame?"

"Well, I don't want to be in the blame game, but Sadiq Khan is the Mayor of London. He is Police and Crime Commissioner. He's been the Mayor for nine years."

Toby Sadler concluded,

"The Mayor and Met Police have announced a crime blitz this summer. 32 hot spots will see a crackdown. Knightsbridge is not on that list."

 

You can watch the ITV interview in full via their website Man stabbed to death outside 5*hotel and casino in Knightsbridge | ITV News London

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