Cops break up illegal raves in London for fourth night in a row as hundreds cram together in Tooting and Clapham
POLICE have dispersed hundreds of people gathering in two of London's parks, for the fourth night of illegal raves in the capital.
Met Police Events tweeted: "Officers are at the scene of two large unlicensed music events in Clapham Common & Tooting Bec Common."We understand the impact these are having on the local community.Meanwhile a third illegal rave was reportedly held in Springfield Park in Hackney.Around 1,000 cops were on standby on Saturday ready to deal with any trouble after three nights of trouble at street parties in the capital.
Met Police commander Bas Javid said officers were "doing a very good job in some difficult circumstances". Commander Bas Javid said in a video tweeted by the force: "As today's protests come to a close, we are maintaining a significant policing presence in London tonight. London usually hosts one of the largest Pride events, attended by hundreds of thousands of people each year.8Met Police have got specially trained cops at the scene in the London park2020 marks the official 48th anniversary of Pride events in the UK - with the first being organised in London in July 1972.
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