Aspen way underpass revamp pushed forward because of attacks

Plans to pedestrianise the Aspen Way roundabout have been pushed forward due to the high number of attacks in the nearby underpass, a cut-through from Blackwall DLR station.

Blackwall and Cubitt Town councillor Phil Briscoe (Con) said a violent attack or robbery occurred every 37 days in the subway, many involving knives and guns.

Nearby resident Akhtar Hussain said: “As residents we know about the robberies and muggings. I know a few victims myself. People don’t use the underpass. They go over the top because they think someone will be waiting for them below. They’re scared.”