Police officers attacked by 400 individuals at a party in Hackney

On Saturday, a party in Stamford Hill was put on hold as the police were called to the scene at around 11:40pm. Police officers were then attacked by 400 plus masked individuals with both bottles and bricks as they arrived at what residents described as an "out-of-control" party. Later that night, a woman was treated by Paramedics on a zebra crossing due to breathing problems which a local resident claims to be the result of the "fifth illegal rave in Stanford Hill and Clapton in the past 5 months".

Some witnesses claim that the incident resembled that of the London Riots in 2011 as there were a mob of teenagers rebelling and attacking the Police.

Fortunately, all Police officers on site were reported free of any injuries.



However a 16-year-old boy who wishes to remain anonymous claims that the police are over exaggerating the situation. This immediately highlights a key issue that needs to be resolved in society. In 2012-13 alone, it has been reported that there has been 1.9 million violent incidents in England and Wales as reported by The Guardian.

Incidents similar to this provide a bad image and stereotypes of the youth, making it difficult for any improvements. It is vital that we find a way to live in society where the older and younger generations can communicate efficiently and the youth, as well as the whole community can trust the Police to carry out their job.