Concerns about rising crime in Primrose Hill, a trendy and affluent neighborhood in north London, have led to calls for increased police presence and the development of emergency plans for New Year's Eve. Last year's New Year's Eve celebrations were marred by the tragic stabbing death of a 16-year-old boy, prompting fears about potential unrest during this year's event.
Police have been urged to act over safety fears in Primrose Hill , north London. It is one of London's trendiest and most upmarket neighbourhoods, with stunning views of the capital and streets lined with luxury homes and hangouts attracting Hollywood, supermodel and rock'n'roll royalty.
Yet the long-privileged district of Primrose Hill is now riven with division over fears about rising crime including phone thefts, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour - and with a potential new flashpoint looming on the horizon. Emergency plans have been drawn up for how to handle New Year's Eve, amid concerns that crowds will continue to flock to the top of the hill overlooking the Thames to take in the capital's annual fireworks display. The official message being sent out by the Royal Parks, which runs the 62-acre Grade II listed green space rising above affluent north London streets, is that people should stay away that night. It comes after tragedy struck at last year's event, when 16-year-old Harry Pitman was stabbed to death with a hunting knife at the top of Primrose Hill as people gathered to watch fireworks. A 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with murder but an Old Bailey trial ended in October with a jury unable to reach a verdict. A retrial is expected to begin next October. Local figures, as well as officials, have described Harry's death was an isolated incident, though local traders and neighbours have raised concerns about crime levels in the area. Details have now emerged of a co-ordinated plan for Primrose Hill Park this December 31 this year - while debates also rage over gates installed there
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