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Brixton street party: Man and teen admit violent disorder | |
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A man and a teenage boy have admitted violent disorder at a London street party where police were attacked and patrol cars were smashed. | |
The Met Police said 27 officers were injured in clashes at the "unlicensed music event" in Brixton last Wednesday. | |
Donte Knight, 20, from Clapham Town, and a 16-year-old from Lambeth, indicated a guilty plea at Croydon Magistrates' Court. | |
Wise Gambou, 19, of Chalk Road, pleaded not guilty to the same charge. | |
He will appear next at Inner London Crown Court on 27 July. | |
Footage shared on social media last week showed officers pelted with bottles and chased during clashes near the Angell Town estate. | |
Prosecutor Laura Strachan-Taylor said: "Knight is seen throwing an object towards the police carrier before subsequently chasing police officers and holding a bottle in his hand which he throws at police." | |
Knight was remanded in custody and will appear at Inner London Crown Court for sentencing, at a date yet to be confirmed. | |
The 16-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, used the leg of a table to hit a police vehicle, the court heard. | |
He was granted bail and will appear at Bromley Youth Court for sentencing on 15 July. | |
Natasha Agyekum, 24, of Peckford Place, Brixton, has been charged with assault on an emergency services worker and will appear at Croydon Magistrates' Court on 20 August. |
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