Stamford Hill: Police seize dozens of horror weapons after block party turns violent

Horror weapons: The items were found in Stamford Hill
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Mark Chandler22 June 2017
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Police have seized dozens of horror weapons after a north London block party turned violent with officers attacked by youths.

Riot police and armed officers had to be called to the Stamford Hill Estate just before midnight on Tuesday as the chaotic scenes broke out.

A 19-year-old was stabbed during the incident, with bottles being hurled at police.

On Thursday, police said they had seized 25 different weapons on the estate.

A metal bar and a hacksaw were among the items recovered
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Shocking photos published by the Cazenove safer neighbourhood team on social media showed lines of terrifying weapons.

Machete: 25 weapons were found
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One picture showed a succession of knives, accompanied by an axe.

Others showed a large metal bar, a machete and even a hacksaw.

The team tweeted: “Yesterday police and residents recovered over 25 (!) weapons from the Stamford Hill Estate after the disorder on Tuesday.”

A Met Police spokesman said of the block party violence: “Officers attended and found a large group people at the scene, and there were reports of persons believed armed with knives. Extra officers were called to attend.

“As officers attempted to disperse the group bottles and other objects were thrown at police. However, no officers were seriously injured.

“Officers eventually dispersed the large group from the area at around 12.40pm, and by around 1.40pm officers had left the scene.

“There have been no arrests in relation to the stabbing at this time.”

Any witnesses, or anyone with any information, can contact police in Hackney via 101, or via Twitter @MetCC.

To give information anonymously call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org.

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