A new personal safety app has been launched to help keep Londoners safe and connected.

Circle, launched by London Councils in consultation with a group of women’s charities, offers an easy way to stay in touch with your circle of friends while out and about around the city.

Users can connect to their friends and send messages with one click to let them know if they are in danger.

The app has several features, including personal ‘Safety Spots’, a ‘Location Request’ to see where your friends are on a map, as well as ‘Interrupt Me’, and ‘Collect me’ functions, allowing users to quickly let their friends know if they need help.

Emergency contact numbers are included on the app and directions to your closest Safety Spot.

Wandsworth Council is urging residents to download the app.

Community safety spokesperson Councillor Jonathan Cook said: “London has so many exciting experiences to offer, we should all be able to get out and enjoy them with confidence.

“Circle is a brilliant way to stay connected with friends for that extra peace of mind, while enjoying this great city.

 “Wandsworth prides itself on being the safest borough in inner London, and we want our residents to be able to feel secure wherever they are in the capital.”

To download the free app, go to the App Store or Google Play, or go to: http://circle.london/