A local resident says "we need Royal Parks Police back" after she witnessed anti-social behaviour in Bushy Park this morning (Tuesday, 27 October).

The resident reports that she spent the morning collecting rubbish around the park, including a "full Tesco bag of cans and wrappers from alongside the lakes".

She also reports that a fisherman who had set up a tent alongside the riverbank purposefully turned up his music whenever birdwatchers walked past.

The Royal Parks Police unit was disbanded in October last year after 150 years of service.

Back in April 2025, the Met Police announced cuts to 1,700 officers, PCSOs and staff, including the Royal Parks Police, and a drop in a number of services, as part of efforts to address a £260m hole in its budget for the coming year.

The move sparked concern among local communities, with both Richmond Council and local MPs campaigning against the decision, warning it could undermine safety and enforcement in the borough's much-loved green spaces.