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Six arrests over 'mass school brawl' in Bexley Seven arrests over 'mass school brawl' in Erith
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Six people were arrested after a mass brawl broke out between up to 100 schoolchildren in south-east London, the Metropolitan Police has said. Up to "100 schoolchildren" were involved in a fight on a street when a mass brawl broke out, leaving two people needing hospital treatment.
It said officers were called to "a large fight" in Northumberland Heath, Bexley, at about 17:40 BST on Monday. Police were called to "a large fight" in Northumberland Heath in Erith, south-east London, at about 17:40 BST on Monday.
Two people were taken to hospital but their injuries are not life threatening, officers confirmed. Two people were taken to hospital but their injuries are not life threatening, the Met Police said.
Seven men, aged between and 15 and 21, have been arrested.
Social media reports suggested around 100 youths were involved, some in uniform, near the Duchess of Kent pub.Social media reports suggested around 100 youths were involved, some in uniform, near the Duchess of Kent pub.
The males arrested have been taken to south London police stations.
Jeanne Asquith wrote on Facebook: "Never seen anything like it and I've lived here eight years... I just just hope the schools deal with those involved. Most were wearing school uniform!"Jeanne Asquith wrote on Facebook: "Never seen anything like it and I've lived here eight years... I just just hope the schools deal with those involved. Most were wearing school uniform!"
A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers from the borough and the Met's Territorial Support Group were called to the scene.A Met Police spokesman said: "Officers from the borough and the Met's Territorial Support Group were called to the scene.
"Two individuals suffered non-life threatening injuries. They were taken to a south London hospital by London Ambulance Service to be treated for their injuries."Two individuals suffered non-life threatening injuries. They were taken to a south London hospital by London Ambulance Service to be treated for their injuries.
"Officers are still in the area to provide reassurance. Around six individuals were arrested and are in custody at south London police stations." "Officers are still in the area to provide reassurance."
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