Arrests made after clashes between Eritrea protests and police in Camberwell
30 December 2023, 19:23
Police have arrested protesters at an Eritrean demonstration in London after social media footage of attendees wielding sticks in Camberwell
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Social media footage of the incident in Camberwell appeared to show protesters wielding sticks clashing with Met Police officers, bringing traffic to a standstill.
There is still a heavy police presence on the scene in Camberwell Road, where a demonstration saw approximately 50 people gathering outside a private venue before violence broke out.
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The clashes are said to have taken place near The Lighthouse Theatre.
Additional officers were called in to provide back-up, Scotland Yard said.
A dispersal order has been put in place in the area until 7am tomorrow, giving police the power to exclude a person from the area.
A police spokesperson confirmed that arrests have been made, but was not able to say how many.
