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Officers have thanked those who celebrated responsibly at yesterday's parade.
Investigations are ongoing following 24 arrests and a number of incidents.
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- Replying to @metpoliceukWhile the majority of crowds have now left the area some people are still causing disorder and committing offences. A Section 60 has been authorised overnight to help prevent further offences. It gives officers additional stop and search powers within the red area on the map.
- Replying to @metpoliceukWe have also responded to several other assaults and unlicenced music events in the area this evening. As of 9pm we had made 16 arrests across the parade footprint, including six for assaulting officers.
- Replying to @metpoliceukA crime scene is in place following a stabbing in Hornsey Road. Officers were called shortly after 8.30pm and responded with paramedics and the air ambulance. A man has been taken to hospital where his condition will be assessed.
- Metropolitan Police repostedReplying to @metpoliceukWe continue to see large crowds in the area around the Emirates and have unfortunately received further reports of officers being assaulted. Today's event has been mostly celebratory, but we were clear that we will not tolerate anti-social behaviour, disorder or other
- Replying to @metpoliceukWe continue to see large crowds in the area around the Emirates and have unfortunately received further reports of officers being assaulted. Today's event has been mostly celebratory, but we were clear that we will not tolerate anti-social behaviour, disorder or other
- Replying to @metpoliceukAs of 6pm we had made nine arrests across the parade footprint for offences including drunk and disorderly behaviour, drugs offences, sexual assault, and assaulting emergency workers.
- Replying to @metpoliceukThe supporters have now left the bridge outside the stadium. The area around the Emirates will remain closed for the rest of the day. Officers will remain in the area this evening. A dispersal order is in place until midnight covering the red area on the map.
- Replying to @metpoliceukThe parade has now concluded. A large number of supporters remain in the area around the route. A small number have breached a security fence near the Emirates Stadium. The area remains closed, with officers in place to prevent access and ensure public safety.
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- Replying to @metpoliceuk and @ArsenalWe expect the vast majority of those attending to do so safely and responsibly. To prevent anti-social behaviour a dispersal zone is in place until the end of Sunday. This gives officers the power to ask people to leave an area for 48 hours.
- Replying to @metpoliceuk and @ArsenalThe parade begins at 2pm. It will follow a circular route and is expected to last around two hours. There will not be a trophy lift along the route as the buses will move continuously. Emirates Stadium, Drayton Park and the surrounding roads are closed.
- 🧵 Crowds are gathering in north London ahead of this afternoon's @Arsenal Champions Parade. Officers will be on hand to ensure everybody can enjoy the celebrations safely. Updates on today's policing operation will be shared on this thread.
