Police Injured After Clash with ‘Suspicious’ Group in Finsbury Park
Violent Scene Erupts on Blackstock Road
Several cops were hurt following an incident in Finsbury Park on Thursday night. Police were patrolling Blackstock Road around 8pm when they spotted a group of men “acting suspiciously.”
Group Turns Violent During Routine Search
A Met Police spokeswoman said officers stopped to talk and carry out a routine search. “The group resisted police and became violent,” she said. “Several officers suffered minor injuries.”
The injured were treated at the scene by the London Ambulance Service. Thankfully, none required hospital admission.
Five Arrested After Police Assault
Five men have been arrested, charged with public order offences and assaulting emergency workers.
Witness Describes Chaos and Police Response
A witness reported: “Up to 30 cop cars and around 70 to 80 officers showed up. It looked like a street fight broke out near the library, where groups of young men have gathered nightly since Ramadan started.”
He added: “It seemed a police officer was hit by someone who then ran away, chased by another officer.”
