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How can I help stop the guns?

If you have any information about gun crime call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

You won't be asked your name, or have to make a formal statement or give evidence in court. Because your information is anonymous there's no need to fear reprisals.

Crimestoppers is an independent charity working to stop crime. It is not part of the police service or any branch of the government.

Every call is valuable to Crimestoppers. Even if you are unsure whether or not it is valuable, let them know what you know: it might be the final piece of the jigsaw that leads to an arrest.

What happens next?

Crimestoppers pass on all information anonymously to the police. This feeds in to on-going enquiries. By law, only the police can use this intelligence to investigate crimes and arrest people. Any information is thoroughly researched and cross-referenced by the Met before any action is taken. This ensures all intelligence is high-quality and prevents misinformation being used maliciously to frame Londoners.

When should I expect results?

Each case is treated individually. Where appropriate, the police will act on the information immediately. But the information may be crucial to a larger investigation, and action may take place later on. Or the information may remain on file to help solve crime at a later date.

How successful is Crimestoppers?

Last year calls to London Crimestoppers resulted in 542 arrests including 17 which were for murder. Over £1 million worth of stolen property, drugs, firearms, vehicles and cash were seized because of your calls.