Finally, I reported it to the Metropolitan Police (via 101). I hate using this service as I'm sure they have more important issues to deal with, but in the absence of any other help, and to help others, I guess there was not much else to do.
I think that 101 was a perfectly logical conclusion to call after the brief run-around you got from Lewisham Environmental and TFL.
And I agree that it was annoying and the TFL aspect was particularly useless. (Im already furiously handwriting a letter to the Major of London, a Mr. Alexander Boris de Pfeffel Johnson, with my left hand as I type this response to your thread with my right hand.)
Thank you very much robwinton. As someone who tears down there on my bicycle I know how dangerous it can be even on a relatively good day. You probably saved someone a nasty tumble. Or worse.
This made me think about the 101 service. From the Police 101 website they say:
When to call 101?
You should call 101 to report crime and other concerns that do not require an emergency response.
For example, you should call 101 if:
your car has been stolen
your property has been damaged
you suspect drug use or dealing in your neighbourhood
Or to:
report a minor traffic collision
give the police information about crime in your area
speak to the police about a general enquiry
Therefore, after exhausting Lewisham Environmental and TFL I think calling the police about this as a general enquiry was spot-on.
Tis a pity that the people that you spoke with at Lewisham Environmental and TFL were a bit lacklustre this time. Maybe a rainy Friday afternoon and they had their eye on the clock and the weekend lurking just beyond that.
Anyway, thank you again from myself as a cyclist for your tenacity in getting this sorted, robwinton.
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