CHAOS has broken out on the streets of London with crowds wielding sticks seen squaring up with cops.
Shocking footage showed police rushing to Camberwell this afternoon after a protest involving dozens of people turned violent.
UKNIPChaos has broken out on the streets of London’s Camberwell this afternoon[/caption]
People can be seen throwing barriers at police amid the chaos
UKNIPCops said the violence erupted amid a protest of about 50 people[/caption]
Clips of the scenes showed armed people rushing along the road towards officers.
They can be seen hitting the cop cars with sticks as they swarm the area.
Amid the chaos, the group can be seen launching missiles and throwing plastic barriers at cops.
Officers on the ground can be seen trying to block the group out.
Sirens can be heard ringing through the streets as the chaos causes gridlock in the suburb.
The violence is said to have broken out near The Lighthouse Theatre.
Cops in helmets were spotted marching in and forming a line after the brawl unfolded.
The force stood with shields in hand after it appeared they had kettled the group.
Met Police this afternoon said: “Officers are on scene in Camberwell Road, SE5 where there is a protest with approximately 50 people gathered outside a private venue.
“Additional officers are on their way to the location to assist with the demonstration.”
Around 2.30pm, the Southwark branch of the Met said: “A section 35 dispersal order has been put in place in the area of Camberwell Road, Southwark, until 7am tomorrow.
“Police officers will have the power to exclude a person from the area for a period of up to 48 hours with an Inspector’s authority.”
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