White City: Police officers hurt disrupting illegal music event
Seven officers have been injured after police attempted to break up an unlicensed music event in west London.
Police were called to White City on Friday evening following reports of a number of people gathered at an estate. Bricks and other missiles were thrown at police when they attempted to engage the group, forcing them to retreat before additional public order-trained officers arrived.Officers trained to deal with public disorder who arrived on the scene to disperse the group were met with further hostility and violence, police said.Deputy Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor said seven officers had suffered injuries as a result of the clashes.
"Officers have responded to residents complaining about a large gathering, noise, anti-social behaviour and violence," he said."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."
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