Seven officers, including women, stood by during the concert, focusing on behavior...
Amid the frenetic atmosphere and excitement for the grand concert of the famous singer, Dua Lipa, at Wembley Stadium, a new police presence has been noticed among the crowd. Specialist officers from the Metropolitan Police, specially trained to identify and prevent attacks on women.
According to foreign media, the initiative, considered "the first of its kind," aims to combat violence against women and girls in real time during major events in London, at a time when reports of such incidents have increased by over 33% over the last five years.
"We are here to spot predatory men," declared the officers on duty, as they mingled with the crowd of fans who had packed the stadium for the Albanian singer's first headline show at Wembley.
Seven officers, including women, remained on standby during the concert, focusing on threatening behavior, stalking, and sexual assaults such as unwanted touching.
According to the police, deploying trained forces to places where women feel most vulnerable, such as concerts or festivals, is essential to prevent incidents before they happen.
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