China News Agency, London, June 26 (Zhao Xingyiping) The official website of the London Police Department of the United Kingdom announced on the 25th that when the police dispersed an illegal concert in a block south of London, the crowd clashed with the police, causing more than 20 police officers to be injured.
Police disclosed that at around 7 pm on the 24th, hundreds of people gathered on the streets of Brixton in the south of London, violating the "maintain social distance" epidemic prevention regulations, and held unauthorized open-air concerts.
After receiving complaints from local residents, the police issued a dispersal order and dozens of police officers went to the scene to disperse. The crowd at the scene disregarded their cooperation, violent clashes with the police, and threw wine bottles and dangerous items at the police. The scene was out of control, and many police officers were even chased and beaten. Many police cars were smashed, causing more than 20 policemen to be injured, and two of them were hospitalized.
In the incident, four suspects were arrested by the police for assaulting the police and disrupting public order.
The British Police Federation President John Apter blasted the violence on Twitter, "Some people are shameful about the anger, hatred and violence displayed by the police. My colleague became the target of the attack, They should not be treated like this."
London Mayor Sadiq Khan condemned, “This incident is totally unacceptable and violence against the police is not tolerated. It is extremely unfavorable to hold large-scale rallies during the New Coronary Pneumonia pandemic Responsible behavior seriously endangers the lives of others."
The British Home Secretary, Priti Patel, described the violence in the incident as "an extremely despicable act." (Finish)