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Four police officers have been injured and eight people arrested after a demonstration in south London, the Metropolitan Police has said.<\/p>\n
There were clashes in Camberwell after a protest related to “tensions in the Eritrean community”, the force added.<\/p>\n
Footage of the incident seemed to show people wielding sticks clashing with officers, bringing traffic to a halt.<\/p>\n
About 50 people gathered outside a private venue before violence broke out, police said.<\/p>\n
A heavy police presence was still in place at the scene, near The Lighthouse Theatre, on Saturday evening.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the force said eight people were arrested for offences including violent disorder, criminal damage, possession of offensive weapons and assault on an emergency worker.<\/p>\n
“Four officers were injured, one of whom was taken to hospital and has now been discharged,” the statement continued.<\/p>\n
The Met said everyone involved in the demonstration had been dispersed and additional officers were called in to provide back-up.<\/p>\n
A dispersal order has been put in place in the area until 07:00 on Sunday, which gives police the power to exclude a person from the area.<\/p>\n
Officers said they had been working with a group of people who organised an event at a private venue in Camberwell Road.<\/p>\n
The Met explained that those arrested were part of a group of demonstrators who gathered outside the venue.<\/p>\n
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