Dozens of Metropolitan Police officers stormed a disused convent-turned homeless shelter in east London this morning.
Footage posted to social media shows riot police from the Met lining up in a row at 88 Hardinge Street, Shadwell.
The building is believed to be a disused 'Sisters of Mercy' convent, which has been turned into a homeless shelter by charity Autonomous Winter Shelter. A spokesperson for Autonomous Winter Shelter said: "Urgent support needed. Please come, record, support, media, cop watchs, legal observers, bring along and contact everybody. We can’t let them take people."A letter addressed to the occupiers of 88 Hardinge Street said: "Police have received an allegation that your occupation of the above premises is contrary to Section 144 of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment Offenders Act 2012.
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