ILLEGAL RAVE BATTLE

Nine cops injured trying to close down illegal rave of 2,000 people in London

MISSILES were hurled at officers, hospitalising four of the injured lawmen

Charlie Parker

Published: 16:03, 19 Jun 2016
Updated: 20:53, 4 Aug 2016

NINE police officers have been injured while trying to shut down an illegal rave attended by thousands in London.

Four of the injured cops were hospitalised after the 2,000 strong horde of ravers launched missiles at them.

2,000 ravers took on riot police with glass bottles and missiles — 2,000 ravers took on riot police, wielding batons and shields, with glass bottles and missilesCredit: Twitter

Riot squads were called in to chaotic scenes in Barking, where nine cops were injured — Riot squads were called to chaotic scenes in Barking, where nine cops were injuredCredit: Twitter

Glass bottles and other objects were also thrown at police as a helicopter circled above.

Five police constables, two police sergeants and two dog handlers were hurt - but none were seriously injured.

1,000 people were discovered outside the the building hosting the unlicensed music event with a further 1,000 revellers found inside.

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Authorities were called to the chaotic scenes at 9.45pm on Saturday and riot quads wielding shields and truncheons closed in on the venue on Thames Road, Barking.

It took several hours for police to clear the site, police said, but the building was finally emptied by 2am.

Road closures around the area will remain in place for the rest of Sunday and officers are still patrolling the scene.

2 of the injured police officers were dog handlers, trained to deploy the hounds during intense situations — 2 of the injured police officers were dog handlers, trained to deploy the hounds during intense situationsCredit: Twitter

It took authorities 4 hours to disperse the 2,000-strong crowd of ravers, who threw bottles and fired missiles in retaliation — It took authorities 4 hours to disperse the 2,000-strong crowd of ravers, who threw bottles and fired missiles in retaliationCredit: Twitter

Temporary Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson said: "A number of officers were injured whilst going about their duties and this will not be tolerated."

"A full investigation has been launched and we will endeavour to bring those responsible to justice.

"We are working very closely with the community who are shocked by these events."

Scotland Yard confirmed nine people have been arrested in connection with the disturbances.

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