Teenagers arrested over violent disorder at Elm Park primary school
Some of the children aged between 12-17 are being questioned on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon
Last updated 29th Mar 2025
Twelve youngsters - aged between 12 and 17 - have been arrested in connection with violent disorder in the Elm Park area of east London.
Detectives are appealing to the public for help to identify a group of people who were involved.
Police say some were armed with weapons - and others assaulted and robbed members of the public and assaulted an emergency services worker.
It happened last Saturday night at a private event at Elm Park primary school.
This incident is being investigated by the Metropolitan Police Service, with the assistance of the British Transport Police.
Those arrested are being questioned on suspicion of various offences including possession of an offensive weapon and assault on an emergency services worker. There have been no charges at this time.
Appeal for witnesses and any other victims
Police are making an appeal to anyone with information as to the identities of any other people involved in this incident to come forward.
They're also making a direct appeal to any victims of crime as part of this incident who are yet to come forward to please do so. They believe that this group have travelled between Elm Park, Dagenham and Barking, using both trains and buses. If you were a victim of crime on Saturday 22 March between 19:00hrs and midnight then please contact us either via Crimestoppers or 101 and quote OP ESTRAGON
If you believe you know anyone involved in this incident then you can report that directly to us anonymously via Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or 0800 555 111 and quote PMP/8249/25
The Met Police said: "violence seen on Saturday evening has no place in our society and it will not be tolerated. We will work with our colleagues from the British Transport Police, our partners in Havering, Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham councils as well as the local community to ensure those responsible are held to account for their actions."