The Metropolitan Police, Sev Necati Training, and Safer Neighbourhoods Team are hosting free self-defence classes for women and girls in Ealing. 

The eight-week course begins from Sunday 4th February to help women and girls learn the latest self-defence tactics and techniques designed to keep them safe. 

Sev Necati runs a local training academy and is the women's self-defence instructor for the Self-Protection Association with support from the Metropolitan Police and Victims Support. 

Necati said: "We're delighted to be running another two free courses in Ealing. This is a great opportunity for women and girls who want to increase their independence and confidence to take advantage of this offer.  

"The course will provide practical techniques, regardless of their background, age or ability which will include self-defence training and vital knowledge on street safety.  

"At the end of the course participants will feel empowered, more confident and improve in self-worth." 

The course requires an £11 deposit, which will be returned at the end of the sessions, and is available for any woman or girl over the age of 13 and is hosted at Reynolds Sports Centre on Gunnersbury Lane. 

Virgina, an Ealing resident who took part last year, said: "I've never done a course like this before and wanted to know what it was about. It was brilliant, very fun yet professional. Every girl and woman should do it." 

To find out more, check out the Ealing Council website.