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Armed police have flooded Colyers Lane and surrounding areas in Slade Green and Erith after widespread reports of a man wielding a machete and an apparent mass disturbance involving up to 100 youths. Social media reports suggest the chaos may have stemmed from an unlicensed music video shoot that quickly spiraled out of control.
What We Know So Far
- Around 9pm, multiple police vehicles were seen blocking off Colyers Lane near Brook Street.
- Local residents posted urgent warnings online, stating that a man was seen carrying a machete near a fish shop.
- Other posts mentioned groups of up to 100 youths, some reportedly carrying knives and swords, clashing in the streets and discarding weapons in gardens.
- A police helicopter was reportedly deployed to the scene, and arrests have been made.
Eyewitness Accounts
One anonymous resident posted:
“There was a guy 5 minutes ago with a machete in hand walking around Hooked Fish Shop up Colyers Lane. Be careful!!”
Another claimed:
“Fight in Colyers Lane. Around 100 youngsters. Knives found. Helicopter out now… Police have made arrests.”
Police Response
A visible police presence remains in place, with images obtained by UKNIP showing officers forming a containment line across Colyers Lane. Witnesses say officers are attempting to disperse crowds and recover discarded weapons.
While the full nature of the incident is still under investigation, one thread on social media cited that the large gathering stemmed from an “unlicensed music video”, which reportedly spread from Queens Road to nearby fast-food outlets and resulted in individuals brandishing weapons.
Community Reaction
Residents have expressed alarm and frustration.
Michael James Lorryman, a local moderator and community contributor, said:
“Dozens of knives and swords found, many arrested – doesn’t sound like a ‘music video’.”
Another user added:
“Exactly, where are their parents? Police were trying to disperse them, but they just seemed to be coming out of all directions.”
Official Response Pending
We have contacted the Metropolitan Police, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade for an official statement. As of now, no confirmation has been issued on the number of injuries or arrests.
This is a developing story.
