Twelve Youths Arrested Aged 12-17 Following The Elm Park Night Of Violence.

Twelve youths aged between 12-17 years old have been arrested in connection with the horrendous night of violence that was witnessed last Saturday 22 March in Elm Park.

Between 50-60 youths were seen outside Elm Park primary school inhaling gas and drinking alcohol before entering the school hall, some armed with machetes and knives. The violence then spilled on to the streets and from there on to the train and into Barking where many youths exited. From here it is believed members of the public were robbed, including a food delivery rider.

Detectives are now appealing to the public for help to identify the group of people who engaged in this violent disorder.

The Met Police have stated:

“On the evening of Saturday, 22 March there was an incident of violent disorder after a large group attended a private event at Elm Park primary school, some armed with weapons, and assaulted and robbed members of the public.

This incident is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Service, with the assistance of the British Transport Police.

At this time, 12 people have been arrested, aged between 12 and 17, in connection to this incident for various offences including possession of an offensive weapon and assault on an emergency services worker. There have been no charges at this time.

We are now making an appeal to anyone with information as to the identities of any other people involved in this incident to come forward.”

• If you believe you know anyone involved in this incident then you can report that directly to us anonymously via Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111 and quote PMP/8249/25
• If you have any photos or videos the of the incident then please also contact us via Crimestoppers, at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111 and quote PMP/8249/25 and an officer will make contact to review
• We are also making a direct appeal to any victims of crime as part of this incident who are yet to come forward to please do so. We believe that this group have travelled between Elm Park, Dagenham and Barking, using both trains and buses. If you were a victim of crime on Saturday 22 March between 19:00hrs and midnight then please contact us either via Crimestoppers or 101 and quote OP ESTRAGON

The Met Police concluded:

“The violence seen on Saturday evening has no place in our society and it will not be tolerated. We will work with our colleagues from the British Transport Police, our partners in Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham councils as well as the local community to ensure those responsible are held to account for their actions.”

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