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A large police presence was seen around Barking Football Club on Tuesday evening (June 25) following reports of a disturbance involving a group of teenagers in the area.
Officers were deployed to Lodge Avenue and Ilchester Road shortly after a large number of young people left an event nearby. According to eyewitness accounts, the group was seen running through the area, prompting concerns among local residents.
Rumours quickly circulated on social media suggesting a knife had been spotted during the altercation. However, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed there were no reports of weapons, no injuries, and no arrests made.
Police Statement
A spokesperson for the Met Police said:
“Officers attended following reports of a disturbance involving a large group of people. There were no injuries, no reports of weapons, and no arrests. The group was dispersed without further incident.”
Residents reported seeing a significant number of officers on scene, and videos shared online showed uniformed police managing the dispersal calmly.
Community Response
Local businesses and residents near Barking Football Club expressed relief that the situation was resolved swiftly and without escalation.
The incident is not believed to be linked to any organised violence, and officers were deployed as a precautionary measure to prevent disorder.
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