A persistent anti-social behaviour offender has been recalled to prison as police continue a crackdown on crime and disorder in Acton under Operation Broad Oak.
The latest update, published on Met Engage by Sergeant George Zealey on behalf of the North and South Acton Safer Neighbourhoods teams, said the operation had also led to two arrests for suspected Class A drug possession, further anti-social behaviour enforcement and the recovery of a property linked to drug use near Horn Lane.
Operation Broad Oak was launched last month (June 2026) after residents raised concerns about drug use, suspected drug dealing, anti-social behaviour and associated crime in parts of North and South Acton. Police previously said the area had recorded the highest number of anti-social behaviour reports in Ealing over the previous year.
Sergeant Zealey said officers were now in the operation’s “clear” phase, aimed at disrupting offenders, targeting prolific individuals and restoring confidence in affected communities.
One person described by police as a well-known offender linked to anti-social behaviour in Acton was arrested and recalled to prison. Sergeant Zealey said information and evidence provided by residents, alongside work by local officers and the Probation Service, had helped secure the recall.
Police also arrested two people in Woodlands Park on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs. One of those arrested was also wanted by the courts after repeatedly failing to attend hearings for a number of offences.
Since the previous update, officers have issued five Community Protection Notices and seven Community Protection Warnings as part of efforts to tackle persistent anti-social behaviour.
In a separate development, a property near Horn Lane linked to drug use has been recovered by its landlord following joint work between the Metropolitan Police and Ealing Council. Police said the address had been contributing to anti-social behaviour affecting residents in The Mount and surrounding streets.
Officers also attended the Acton Community Safety Day on The Mount on Saturday (4 July 2026), where they spoke with residents about Operation Broad Oak and local policing concerns.
Sergeant Zealey said: “We fully recognise the effect that anti-social behaviour and drug-related activity has on residents, businesses and visitors across Acton. Operation Broad Oak is designed not only to tackle immediate problems but also to create sustained improvements through enforcement, partnership working and community involvement.”
He added: “We remain committed to delivering this operation and working alongside residents and partners to make Acton a safer, cleaner and more welcoming place for everyone.”
