The Metropolitan Police have introduced a new telephone number for non-emergencies.

The number 101 should be dialled for:

• Reporting crimes that have already happened
• Crime prevention advice
• Making the Police aware of any policing issues in your local area

Using 101 for situations that do not require an immediate police response helps keep 999 available for when there is an emergency.

An emergency is when a crime is happening, someone suspected of a crime is nearby, someone is injured, being threatened or in danger.

Calls to 101 from landlines and mobiles cost 15 pence per call, no matter what time of day you call or how long your call lasts.

For more information, visit http://www.met.police.uk/101/