Today’s events in central London included a PSC march, counter protest, protest at the Eritrean Embassy and football.

Where we have seen offences, or they were reported to us, we have swiftly intervened including on offensive placards and chants, violence and sexual assault.

A woman carrying a large machete arrested on Cadoxton Avenue.

The violence on our streets is becoming relentless. It must be stopped & can be stopped.

We urge @sadiqkhan to use his powers as head of the Met police and make crime his number 1 priority. #londoncrime

A Section 60 authorisation (including 60AA) and Section 35 Dispersal Zone has been put in place across parts of Islington - please refer to the map below.

These run from 15/05/2024 1330 hours – 16/05/2024 0300 hours.

You can find out more here:

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We're really busy in the 999 control room this evening. We are taking more than 350 calls an hour. 🚨 Please save 999 for critical and life-threatening emergencies.📷 #UseUsWisely #HelpUsHelpYou

A murder investigation is under way after a woman died following a stabbing in #BurntOak #Edgware .

A crime scene is in place and residents will see an increased police presence in the coming days.

If you can help call 101 ref CAD3105/9May.

Read more 👇

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Fantastic welcome back to the UK at #Stansted tonight after the E-gates go down - been in the queue for an hour so far. #Stansted Airport #TravelChaos

The #QEIIBridge has been closed following a serious incident which was reported to us at 9am today Tues 7 May.

We were called to concerns for the welfare of a man. All emergency services are at the scene.

We will provide an update as soon as we practically can.

Whilst flying back to base in Enfield MPS crew saw a male assaulting a female in the street, which transpired to be a domestic assault. 2 males made off, tracked by us. Units guided in, one discarded a knife. Both arrested.

Following a serious assault on Whalebone Lane South, a crime scene is in place. This affects access to the Mayfair Estate. Those injured are enroute to the hospital, and we await updates from emergency services.

Police have now left #PeckhamRoad #Southwark #SE15 following the incident earlier.

A total of 45 people have been arrested and taken into police custody for offences including obstruction of the highway, obstructing police and assault on police.

More info 👇

Scraps between protesters and police after a coach to take asylum seekers to the Bibby Stockholm was blocked in Peckham

Police have made arrests in #PeckhamRoad #Southwark #SE15

The situation is ongoing & we will provide more information when we can.

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We have authorised Metropolitan Police to charge Marcus Arduini Monzo with the murder of Daniel Anjorin following the attacks in #Hainault on Tuesday 30 April.

He will appear at Barkingside Magistrates’ Court on 2 May.

Read more ➡️ cps.gov.uk/cps/news/cps-a…

It is with great sadness we can confirm following a serious incident in Hainault this morning a 13-year-old boy has died.

Two members of the public and two police officers remain in hospital with significant injuries.

📰 Chief Supt Stuart Bell's Update

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BREAKING NEWS UPDATE; A 13yr BOY has sadly died after being Stabbed in the Hainault Knife Attacks this morning;

TWO MET POLICE with Significant Knife Injuries R>undergoing surgery;

Two other members of public also Stabbed & Injured!

Thoughts & Prayers with All the victims🙏

A critical incident has been declared in Hainault. There are station and road closures in place. The Police, Ambulance Service and Fire Brigade are responding.

One male detained.

I would urge people not to speculate until details are confirmed or post footage on social media.