Police have arrested nine teenagers after a large group of young people gathered in Burgess Park yesterday (Tuesday, August 15).
Police were called to the park at 5.38pm and made nine arrests on suspicion of offences including violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
The Met had received reports that some of those gathered had knives.
A Section 60 order, allowing police to stop and search people in the area was authorised.
A Section 35 Dispersal order, which enabled police to instruct people to leave the area, was also authorised.
The area was cleared by around 10pm and there were no reports of injuries.
Police told the News that all those arrested were teenagers but did not give specific ages.
A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to Burgess Park, SE5 at about 17:38hrs on Tuesday 15 August following reports of a large number of people, some in possession of knives.
“Nine arrests were made for offences including violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
“There were no reported injuries. A Section 60 order and Section 35 Dispersal order were authorised and the area was cleared by around 22:00hrs.”
Its heaven at the moment in Camberwell without those kids rampaging through the streets every afternoon