Bottle-Throwing Brawl Sparks Night of Chaos in Jubilee Gardens
Police scrambled to Jubilee Gardens, SE1, on Saturday night after reports of a violent fracas involving a gang of rowdy youths. The first emergency call came in at 7.44pm, alerting officers to groups hurling bottles in the park.
Officers Move In, Make Arrests
Responding swiftly, officers arrived to break up the disorder. They managed to disperse the unruly crowds and arrested several suspects. Charges include robbery and possession of offensive weapons.
Section 60 Order Takes Effect
To prevent further trouble, police authorised a Section 60 Order, giving them powers to stop and search anyone in the area without suspicion.
Jubilee Gardens was rocked by trouble but officers acted quickly to restore calm on what should have been a peaceful summer evening.