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Brixton street party: Four charged after clashes with police | |
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Four people have been charged following violence at an illegal street party in south London. | |
Twenty-seven police officers were injured during clashes at an "unlicensed music event" involving an estimated 400 people in Brixton on Wednesday night. | Twenty-seven police officers were injured during clashes at an "unlicensed music event" involving an estimated 400 people in Brixton on Wednesday night. |
The crowd on Overton Road were asked to leave and later became hostile, the Met Police said. | The crowd on Overton Road were asked to leave and later became hostile, the Met Police said. |
The four people have been charged with public order offences and assault. | |
Donte Knight, 20, of Charles Barry Close, Clapham Town, Wise Gambou, 19, of Chalk Road, Plaistow, and a 16-year-old male from Brixton are due to appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court on Monday accused of violent disorder. | |
Natasha Agyekum, 24, of Peckford Place, Brixton, has been charged with assault on an emergency services worker and will appear at the same court on 20 August. | |
A further four males have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder as part of the police investigation. | |
One remains in custody, while an 18-year-old, 22-year-old and 28-year-old have been bailed while inquiries continue. | |
Footage shared on social media last week showed police vehicles being smashed and officers pelted with bottles and chased during clashes near the Angell Town estate. | Footage shared on social media last week showed police vehicles being smashed and officers pelted with bottles and chased during clashes near the Angell Town estate. |
Two officers and two people at the party were taken to hospital. | Two officers and two people at the party were taken to hospital. |
There have been a spate of illegal parties across London in recent days. | There have been a spate of illegal parties across London in recent days. |
Home Secretary Priti Patel said the rise of mass gatherings was "unacceptable" and it risked a second wave of Covid-19. | Home Secretary Priti Patel said the rise of mass gatherings was "unacceptable" and it risked a second wave of Covid-19. |
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