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22/05/2008
Operation Athena Raids In London
Police have carried out raids as part of an operation to tackle domestic, homophobic and race-hate crime.
Operation Athena in London is running to coincide with International Day Against Homophobia, held annually on May 17.
Raids were carried out yesterday morning and 198 arrests across 29 boroughs were made.
Detective Superintendent Gerry Campbell, leading the operation said: "Athena is now in its eighth year, and we remain committed to improving our service to victims of domestic violence, homophobic and race hate crime, and identifying, taking on, arresting and prosecuting perpetrators.
"We have community safety units in every London borough who are dedicated to the investigation of these crimes, and 213 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender/transsexual (LGBT) liaison officers.
"Today's operation sends out a clear message that violence in any form is unacceptable. We do not require a statement from a victim in order to arrest and charge a perpetrator.
"Through engaging and understanding the needs of all London's many diverse communities, we remain committed to being an employer of choice and an organisation for everyone."
Police will continue to proactively target dangerous and prolific offenders across the 32 boroughs, as well as carrying out high visibility patrols, and working with Safer Neighbourhood teams to encourage victims to come forward.
Up until 1973, homosexuality was listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder as a mental illness.
The International Day Against Homophobia is a rallying event designed for those from all walks of life to fight homophobia.
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Operation Athena in London is running to coincide with International Day Against Homophobia, held annually on May 17.
Raids were carried out yesterday morning and 198 arrests across 29 boroughs were made.
Detective Superintendent Gerry Campbell, leading the operation said: "Athena is now in its eighth year, and we remain committed to improving our service to victims of domestic violence, homophobic and race hate crime, and identifying, taking on, arresting and prosecuting perpetrators.
"We have community safety units in every London borough who are dedicated to the investigation of these crimes, and 213 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender/transsexual (LGBT) liaison officers.
"Today's operation sends out a clear message that violence in any form is unacceptable. We do not require a statement from a victim in order to arrest and charge a perpetrator.
"Through engaging and understanding the needs of all London's many diverse communities, we remain committed to being an employer of choice and an organisation for everyone."
Police will continue to proactively target dangerous and prolific offenders across the 32 boroughs, as well as carrying out high visibility patrols, and working with Safer Neighbourhood teams to encourage victims to come forward.
Up until 1973, homosexuality was listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorder as a mental illness.
The International Day Against Homophobia is a rallying event designed for those from all walks of life to fight homophobia.
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