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Police attacked by masked revellers at Hackney party Police attacked by masked revellers at Hackney party
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Hundreds of masked revellers pelted police with bottles and bricks after they were called to a party in London.Hundreds of masked revellers pelted police with bottles and bricks after they were called to a party in London.
When officers arrived in Bethune Road in Hackney at 23:40 BST on Saturday they were confronted by more than 400 people.When officers arrived in Bethune Road in Hackney at 23:40 BST on Saturday they were confronted by more than 400 people.
The Met Police said it was lucky that no officers were hurt in the "sustained" and "wholly unacceptable" attack.The Met Police said it was lucky that no officers were hurt in the "sustained" and "wholly unacceptable" attack.
A knife was recovered from the scene and the group was dispersed by 02:00.A knife was recovered from the scene and the group was dispersed by 02:00.
Riot police, dog units and a helicopter were drafted in and London Ambulance Service said its staff also came "under attack".
A Met Police spokesman said: "Shortly after the officers arrived, they came under a sustained attack with bottles, bricks and other items thrown at them from balconies.
"A number of bins were also pushed towards police vehicles."
Det Ch Insp Cath Edginton said: "A number of residents had contacted police to complain about the noise levels at the party and it was for this reason that officers attended.Det Ch Insp Cath Edginton said: "A number of residents had contacted police to complain about the noise levels at the party and it was for this reason that officers attended.
"To be confronted by hundreds of people and attacked in this way is wholly unacceptable."To be confronted by hundreds of people and attacked in this way is wholly unacceptable.
"It is fortunate that none of my officers were injured.""It is fortunate that none of my officers were injured."
One member of the public was treated by paramedics for breathing problems.