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Kelly-Ann Mills

Police in riot gear break up illegal rave as a petrol bomb is hurled at them during violent clash

Scuffles broke out between police and ravers as officers try to break up an unlicensed music event.

In shocking scenes officers in riot gear are attacked with a fire extinguisher, hit with sticks, wood and traffic cones and charged by a huge crowd.

A petrol bomb was also thrown at officers as the crowd became increasingly violent.

The Metropolitan Police has issued a section of footage captured on October 31, 2015.

The baying crowd are repeatedly chanting and screaming, with one angry shirtless man shouting: "F*** this the lot of ya, I hope you die you f***ing hell."

The force's Public Order Investigation Unit is appealing for help to try and trace the ten people most wanted for questioning in connection with disorder in Lambeth last Halloween and has issued pictures of them.

Police were called to reports of disorder and criminal damage at an unlicensed music event in the London Fire Brigade Workshop in Whitgift Street and took several hours to regain control of the streets.

Police dog Maverick and 26 officers received injuries and were either treated at the scene or taken to hospital.

All officers and Maverick have since fully recovered.

Acting Detective Superintendent Andy Barnes said: "The violent criminal behaviour at this event caused a number of people to be hurt.

"It put the local community, others attending the event and police in danger. This was completely unacceptable and those responsible need to be prosecuted.

"If you can help identify any of these people please call my team without delay."

Of the 54 people arrested, two have been charged and sentenced. The remaining 52 people are currently on police bail pending further enquiries.

Anyone with information can call police on 101.

Those already sentenced are:

Lesley Wheeler, 28, of no fixed address was sentenced to a 12 month conditional discharge, £15 victim surcharge, £150 criminal court costs for assault on police.

Tony Amato, 42, of Stanley Street, Caterham, Surrey was sentenced to six weeks imprisonment, suspended for two years, £85 costs, £80 victim surcharge and £180 criminal court costs for possession of an offensive weapon.

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