Stamford Hill rave: police officers injured trying to shut down illegal block party

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Riot police were hit with missiles as they tried to shut down a block party at Stamford Hill Estate last night.

Up to 1,000 revellers defied warnings from police to stay away from the event at Malvern House after it was advertised on social media earlier in the day.

Footage shows objects, including glass bottles, being thrown at officers as they attempt to disperse the crowds at around 9pm. Police later retreated and the rave continued into the early hours.

Police being pelted with objects in #StamfordHill. @NPASLondon circulating above.

Video Credit J Allinson pic.twitter.com/DEEPqt0ofS

— Shomrim – London (@Shomrim) July 20, 2016

Witnesses say the atmosphere turned nasty when police confiscated the sound system.

One Twitter user, @otslondon, said it was a ‘terrifying’ experience and blamed it on the actions of ‘yobs’.

Nothin more than yobs wanting an excuse to blame the police! Awful behaviour!Drove through this & it was terrifying https://t.co/V26kktyZQo

— Off The Streets #ots (@otslondon) July 20, 2016

No arrests were made at the scene, and a tweet from Hackney police today confirmed that the injured officers are not seriously hurt.

Thanks to all who have sent support & best wishes following the disorder in #StamfordHill overnight. Injured officers not seriously hurt 1/2

— Hackney MPS (@MPSHackney) July 20, 2016