Officers have tonight responded to reports of an unlicensed music event in #HammersmithandFulham.
Specially trained public order offences attended after police were met with hostility from attendees.
Seven officers have sustained injuries.
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Specially trained public order offences attended after police were met with hostility from attendees.
Seven officers have sustained injuries.
news.met.police.uk/news/unlicense…
DAC Laurence Taylor said: "“Officers have responded to residents complaining about a large gathering, noise, anti-social behaviour and violence.
“These gatherings are illegal and also pose a risk to public health."
“These gatherings are illegal and also pose a risk to public health."
“The violence shown towards officers this evening was totally unacceptable and we will not tolerate it in any form. Officers encountered bricks and other missiles being thrown at them."
"Our robust police response demonstrated that we will police incidents like these firmly and stop those intent on causing harm or disruption to our communities.”
