A public meeting will take place to discuss how to prevent crime in Barnet.

Barnet Borough Watch will hold the meeting on Wednesday, April 8 at 7pm at the Metropolitan Police's Simpson Hall, in Aerodrome Road, Colindale.

Chief Superintendent Adrian Usher, Borough Commander of Barnet Police, will speak at the meeting, as well as Councillor David Longstaff, chairman of Barnet Borough Council’s adult and safeguarding committee.

Home security experts will be on hand to give advice, and hand out free timer switches, marker pens, handbag security tags and other crime prevention items.

Free parking is available on site.

To confirm attendance, email barnetboroughwatch@gmail.com