Two murders of women in Hillingdon who had violent partners has prompted a 'dynamic operation' to detect those involved in domestic abuse crimes.

The Community Safety Unit, (CSU) which consists of 28 detectives based at Uxbridge police station, oversees all domestic abuse crimes.

The unit revealed they receive just over two allegations of domestic abuse, which have resulted in physical injury, per DAY.

This year two men were brought to justice for murdering their ex-partners in separate incidents in Hillingdon .

Gibson Mazikana, 41, received a 27-year sentence for murdering 42-year-old Emily Munemo in Uxbridge in January and Billy White, 22, pleaded guilty to murdering his ex-partner Lucy Ayris on Saturday, 7 March in Hayes . He now awaits sentencing.

On Tuesday, 17 November officers conducted a number of enquiries at addresses where domestic abuse offenders are known to visit, resulting in the arrest of three men.

Subsequently, two men have been charged with common assault and a third man has been bailed pending further enquiries.

This activity forms part of a wider operation which began in mid-October to increase the profile of domestic abuse and maximise pro-active police activity to prevent people becoming victims in the future.

"This ultimately helps us to protect them"

Detective Inspector Stephen O'Connor, CSU lead, said: "Domestic abuse is a subject matter which we, as a policing team, place as a top priority. Crimes of this nature deserve serious recognition.

“Victims must be acknowledged and offenders must be brought to justice. The chances are, if you are a domestic abuse offender in Hillingdon , your more likely to be arrested, charged and placed before the courts than anywhere else in London.”

"Our approach and tactics are ever evolving, however our outcome is set in stone - protecting vulnerable victims, particularly those who may have experienced a history.

“By taking a real partnership approach to tackling domestic abuse, we and the London Borough of Hillingdon share crucial information which is key in identifying potential victims and ensure that they receive the best support to encourage a positive open conversation - this ultimately helps us to protect them."

Following the deaths of the two Hillingdon women, police conducted detailed reviews into each case to identify learning opportunities.

In the months that followed, enhanced training packages were delivered to frontline officers who deal with domestic abuse matters, to ensure best practice is consistently applied from the onset of any investigation.

DI O'Connor added: "Every 999 call we receive with a domestic abuse flag is treated with the utmost seriousness as it presents a potential risk to life. Enhanced training allows front line officers to understand and work with the complexities this subject can bring.

"The introduction of Body Worn Video (BWV) which is still being piloted on the borough, is proving to be an effective evidence gathering tool. We are now seeing a number of cases which are being presented before the courts where the presentation of BWV has led to early guilty pleas.

“Whilst we are constantly moving forward in our fight against crime with new technology, our passion in catching criminals and providing the very best in victim care remains at the forefront. Everybody who comes to our attention deserves the best from us along with a positive outcome."