Lib Dem councillors in Fortis Green have welcomed the arrival of PC Russell Mellis as the new beat officer for the ward.

PC Mellis, who started earlier this month, has met Fortis Green councillor Martin Newton for an introductory chat and to discuss some of the key policing issues being raised by residents in Fortis Green ward, which includes parts of Muswell Hill and Highgate as well as Fortis Green itself.

Cllr Newton (Fortis Green) comments:

“I am delighted that we have a new beat officer dedicated to Fortis Green ward.

“It is great for residents to have a local officer they will see on a day-to-day basis. We are looking forward to working closely with him to address some of the issues in the ward. We also hope to receive our own Safer Neighbourhoods team as soon as possible in order to up the police presence in the area and guarantee the area has its full complement of officers.”