16-Year-Old Arrested After Police Injured in Night of Mayhem in Erith
Three Officers Hurt in Chaos on Colyers Lane
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a violent disturbance left three Metropolitan Police officers injured in Erith on Saturday night, 21 June 2025.
Police rushed to Colyers Lane just after 9pm following reports of a large, unruly crowd near Brook Street. Several police vehicles responded to the scene where officers faced a hostile mob.
Section 35 Order Issued Amid Growing Tension
Officers quickly slapped a Section 35 dispersal order on the group, demanding they clear the area. The crowd began to disperse, but violence erupted during the confrontation, resulting in injuries to three officers.
Met Police Speak Out
“Officers responded swiftly to reports of a disturbance. A 16-year-old male has been arrested, and our enquiries are ongoing.” – Metropolitan Police spokesperson
Authorities have not confirmed whether the chaos was linked to any planned event. However, local residents took to social media reporting a large police presence and ongoing unrest throughout the evening.
Community Disrupted as Police Hunt Witnesses
Colyers Lane suffered significant disruption, with residents reporting helicopter support overhead. The Met is appealing for witnesses or anyone with mobile footage of the incident to come forward.
If you have any information, call police on 101 quoting reference 7239/21JUN, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
