Please avoid the area and keep checking our socials for updates. Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. Police have now confirmed they are content that no stabbing took place. Make sure they go home asap, said Dan Thorpe. Let us know by emailing dan.wiggins@reachplc.com. Enter your password to log in. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. Greenwich MPS (@MPSGreenwich) August 18, 2022 The map pictured shows the area the order covers. Police are responding in large numbers to "serious disorder" and violence in the vicinity of Black Heath Common and Greenwich Park. 3 Dec 2022. Posted by Blackheath bank holiday fun fair on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. If you do not want us and our partners to use cookies and personal data for these additional purposes, click 'Reject all'. "This means making sure you know where your children are as much as possible and encouraging them to look after themselves and each other. "We are working closely with the police and the funfair organisers to ensure the safety of everyone. We had back to back amazing cycles on Austin Hollands fantastic superbowl, Mannings new Freak Out with its new paint job and lighting made its first outing , we had two brilliant Waltzers with Smiths Ultimate waltzer and Rembrands Supreme both giving brilliant rides , Parrish's stunning looking Extreme , Perrin Prints awesome Superbob, a fantastic ghost train in Nightmare Express and Cricks awesome Maze of Terror, the always brilliant Cage round up, Bensons Freak Out , the stunning looking Bounce Frogs set, Terminator Mattahorn once again looking amazing at night but best of all was finally catching up with the outstanding Body Count Superstar which lived up to every expectation , also there is the Xtreme Booster , wipe out miami , 2 brilliant dodgem set and much much more. Please avoid the area. "A stabbing has also been reported; no victim has been found. The Council has asked parents to work with it by knowing where their children are as much as possible andencouraging them to look after themselves and each other. This is the second major incident this afternoon causing long delays in the area, after a pedestrian being hit by a lorry on Lewisham High Street earlier this afternoon. Parents were urged to get their children home after crowds flocked to Circus Field in South East London amid reports of anti-social behaviour.. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Police have issued a Section 60 order to disperse for groups in the area to disperse until 7am. 4-min read The Blackheath Easter Bank Holiday funfair opening has been delayed - as Greenwich Council issues a statement (photo: Craig Wiltshire) Greenwich Council. 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Blackheath incident: 'Large scale disorder' shuts down fairground in south London as seven people arrested Police were unable to find a reported stabbing victim Thomas Kingsley Wednesday 13 April. Videos from the scene show police helicopters circling as well as police dog units with their handlers whilst a large group of several hundred people mills about in a small part of the park. Make sure they go home asap. Onblackheath Tickets, Events & Festivals in 2023/2024. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. The force said a stabbing has also been reported but no victim has been found. Three people have. "Id hoped the 2 entry fee would have stopped this sort of thing. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. #greenwich. 19:00 Zippos Circus. Officers from the Metropolitan Police were sent to the funfair in Circus Field, Blackheath, on Tuesday evening to break up the incident and the event was shut down. I have a walking disability but enjoyed some of the rides due to the kindness and helpfulness of the staff. Royal Borough of Greenwich (@Royal_Greenwich) April 12, 2022. Labour MP for Greenwich and Woolwich Matthew Pennycook also tweeted: "Im aware of the large-scale disorder taking place on Circus Field, Blackheath. He added: "The police are deploying extra resource. A Met Police spokesperson said a stabbing has been reported but no victim has been found yet. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. Events In Blackheath Village Your local guide to finding all the events happening on Blackheath. } Express. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Blackheath common shooters hill road Se3 London Hello everyone welcome to the Blackheath funfair page we will be bringing you all the updates, times Shooters Hill Road | Blackheath | SE3 0QS. The police are deploying extra resource. Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC & LBC News. A stabbing had also been reportedbut after a search of the area no victim was found. A section 60 order was in placein the areauntil 7am today - allowingpolice to stop and search anyone in the area. Seven people were arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and "related offences". "The Council and the Metropolitan Police acknowledge that the fair did not contribute to yesterdays incident; they have congratulated the Showmens Guild on there swift and decisive actions in dealing with the situation. A Met Police spokesperson has told MyLondon: "Police are dealing with reports of antisocial behaviour and a number of assaults at Greenwich Park. A number of police resources were sent to the scene and a cordon was put in place to help disperse the large number of people in attendance. The areas MP, Matthew Pennycook, also urged locals to avoid the area. "name": "Blackheath Common", However, you will find some great articles which you can comment on right now in our Comment section. View Tickets July 2023. or Clive Bull is Leading Britain's Conversation. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. }. Editors' Code of Practice. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. In the last hour there has also been an announcement from Royal Greenwich Council leader Dan Thorpe. Officers are therefore content that no stabbing took place. The police response has now nearly completely emptied the park as ambulances and police vans continue to move around the area. pic.twitter.com/JNu35r9TlW. BLACKHEATH - Shooters Hill Road, Lewisham. Sun 02 Apr 2023. 25 Nov 2022. Police said officers were "dealing with reports of antisocial behaviour and a number of assaults at Greenwich Park". Kicking off at Blackheath funfair #blackheath funfair closed. Children's Gallery is a fun-filled childrens gallery for 0-7s. Officers were called to antisocial behaviour reports and a number of assaults in Greenwich Park at around 4.20pm on Tuesday. DOZENS of police officers descended on Blackheath Funfair last night following a series of attacks and a reported stabbing. They explained they hadn't seen any signs of violence or weapons but instead witnessed "an absolutely enormous group of youths stampeding up and down the fair, running across the small kiddie rides and generally being a nuisance.". You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. 1am - 4am. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. midday-9pm Show details: ", DON'T MISSFarmer blasted for letting 500 tonnes of beetroot rot[COMMENTS]Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak SHOULDN'T resign Ignore it and carry on[POLL]Putin 'would prefer to deal with Keir' amid Boris quit calls - expert[OPINION], If your child is in the #blackheath area - or you dont know where they are - please make urgent contact. This account already exists. Rides 4,327 people like this 4,731 people follow this "Thank you for your support and hopefully we will have a fun-filled bank holiday weekend.". 12:00 Zippos Circus. LBC Nov 25. You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. Events in November. Footage shared online showed large numbers of officers at the site,. ", Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Mum identified after dead baby is found on heathland, Radio star rushed to hospital after suffering brain haemorrhage, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Thu Mar 30 Apr 17 Mon. Make sure they go home asap. ", Seven people were arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and related offences. The Royal Borough of Greenwich said it is "appalled" by the disturbance which saw seven people arrested and a number of assaults on Tuesday afternoon. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. Footage shared online showed large numbers of officers at the site, creating a human barrier and dispersing crowds. Registered in England & Wales | 01676637 |. "width": 400, We encourage guests to cycle, walk or travel by public transport to get here. About This Easter, head to Blackheath Fun Fair for a perfect fun family day out. "Due to the anti-social behaviour that occurred in Greenwich Park and on Blackheath Common yesterday, the Royal Borough of Greenwich, has requested that the fair remains closed today. 13 April 2022 P olice have arrested a total of seven people after a "number of incidents of violence" and reports of a stabbing near a funfair at a south London common. "Please avoid the area. "If your child is in the Blackheath area - or you dont know where they are - please make urgent contact. Sign up to ournewsletters to get updates sent straight to your inbox. Zippos Circus. Mon 03 Apr 2023. "contentUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/aBgOUx7k.m3u8", In one video a helicopter, which appeared to be a police aircraft, could also be heard flying overhead. A parent who had been hping to take their kids to enjoy the funfair this evening has shared their account of what happened online. "Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and related offences. We witnessed police being attacked too. Blackheath Funfair: Chaos after 'stabbing and acid attack' as seven people arrested and kids told to stay home Emma James Published: 7:47, 13 Apr 2022 Updated: 10:00, 13 Apr 2022 Emma James. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Must be a thousand youngsters there. Sun 02 Apr 2023. We witnessed police being attacked too. Blackheath common shooters hill road Se3 London, UK Hello everyone welcome to the Blackheath funfair page we will be bringing you all the updates, times Shooters Hill Road | Blackheath | SE3 0QS. Please avoid the area. No victim to the stabbing has been found. Royal Borough of Greenwich leader and Labour Party councillor for Shooters Hill Dan Thorpe had earlier tweeted: "We are aware of serious disorder on #blackheath and @Royal_Greenwich are liaising closely with @MPSGreenwich. Im aware of the large-scale disorder taking place on Circus Field, Blackheath. Officers said a section 60 has been authorised and will remain in place until 7am on Wednesday morning. Must be a thousand youngsters there.". Footage shared online showed large numbers of officers at the site, creating a human barrier and dispersing crowds. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. 3 Dec 2022. Armed police swooped to Blackheath Common on Tuesday evening to a number of assaults and a reported stabbing. My son was in the back seat, and he said, Theyre hitting the police. "However they feel that until the Police can find resources to police the area, it would be best not to open today. Are you sure you want to delete this comment? Sharing. The organisers have committed to a range of new measures including increasing the number of security officers, enhanced safety checks on entry, and a requirement that those under 16 years old must be accompanied by an adult. The po-po is OUT tonight in Blackheath. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, Woolwich, SE18 6HQ. Blackheath Village switches on the Christmas Lights. Following the disorder at #Blackheath funfair we are asking all parents to make sure their children are nowhere near the area, for their own safety. Jul 29 Sat. TfL state . pic.twitter.com/uVXpJdwDa5. "Officers are therefore content that no stabbing took place. Quinton Maurice Hagans, professionally known as Ghostie (Formerly known as QUINN. Three people have been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and related offences. Have you got a story for us? BLACKHEATH - Shooters Hill Road, Lewisham. 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