Overview

• Scott publicly holds Mayor Sadiq Khan accountable for her June mugging near Waterstones on Piccadilly, saying political oversight is key to public safety
• The Mayor’s office pointed to knife injuries down 26%, homicides down 17% and burglary down 27% since 2016 and pledged a 50% increase in West End beat officers plus 90 extra town centre team members
• Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley apologised for service shortcomings on the day of the attack and for a missed follow-up visit caused by a lack of available vehicles
• No arrests or suspect identifications have been reported in connection with the assault, highlighting challenges in deterrence and apprehension
• Scott’s recommendation that Londoners carry hidden cash underscores broader concerns about visible policing gaps and personal security in central London