"publisher": { Parents and families have been warned about rumours of a planned confrontation between young people in a south . "@type": "ImageObject", As a subscriber, you are shown 80% less display advertising when reading our articles. We witnessed police being attacked too. POSTPONED Visit to Charterhouse, London EC1. 1am - 4am. The Council is proud to continue the long tradition of Easter funfairs on Blackheath, however our primary concern is that all our residents are kept safe. "uploadDate": "2022-04-13T09:31:02+01:00", 19:00 Zippos Circus. Footage shared online showed large numbers of officers at the site, creating a human barrier and dispersing crowds. A stabbing had also been reportedbut after a search of the area no victim was found. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Police have been sent to the funfair in Circus Field, Blackheath to break up the incident and the event has been shut down. A police chopper came over the top, theyre still there now.. A section 60 has been put in place there until 7am on Wednesday, providing officers with stop and search powers. Footage on social media shows dozens of young people charging through the fair but no victim was found for the stabbing, police said. Greenwich MPS (@MPSGreenwich) August 18, 2022 The map pictured shows the area the order covers. Fireworks. Clive Bull is Leading Britain's Conversation. 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. Births, deaths, marriages and citizenship. "Seven people have been arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and related offences.". He added: "The police are deploying extra resource. Parents have been urged to take their children home after crowds flocked to Circus Field in south-east London amid reports of "anti-social behaviour". Please report any comments that break our rules. ", 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. "A stabbing has also been reported; no victim has been found. Mon 03 Apr 2023. "If you believe your child is at the fun fair or in the area, please ask them to return home immediately. 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. 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Metropolitan Police are out in force at the funfair at Circus Field, Blackheath, where lines of officers have been captured breaking up the crowds with dogs in tow after a number of violent . Videos being circulated on Twitter show the strength of the police presence currently on Blackheath. The festival returned in 2015 with Elbow, Madness, Manic Street Preachers, Kelis, Anna Calvi, and Laura . Organisers said additional safety measures will be in place when the fair reopens at 1pm on Wednesday including; extra security officers, enhanced safety checks at entrances and teenagers will need to be with an adult to gain entry. 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. Events in November. "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. Blackheath Bank Holiday Fair 31st March - 19th April 2022 Our Blackheath Bank Holiday Fair 2022 is at Blackheath Common. When asked he said he hadn't heard or seen anything about an acid attack. Find out more about how we use your personal data in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Mon 03 Apr 2023. "There were lots of families trying to have fun and its a real shame these groups chose to come and cause problems. BLACKHEATH - Shooters Hill Road, Lewisham. The Blackheath Funfair is pretty good in my books, friendly staff, plenty of rides for adults and children alike, cost is ok but there is a fee to enter which is fine as it was pretty clean and tidy with toilets at hand. Home of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), the Prime, The Fan Museum is theonly museum in the UK devoted to the history of fans and the art of, Greenwich Theatre is one of Londons premiere Off-West End theatres, presenting a, Visit The Queens House in Greenwich, London. Large police presence at Blackheath funfair after violence 12/04/2022 John Smith 3 Comments There is a large police presence in Blackheath this afternoon around the funfair after reports of fighting among groups. ", One witness said:"Took the kids to Blackheath fun fair and its been shut down. 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He said: "We are aware of serious disorder on #blackheath and @Royal_Greenwich are liaising closely with @MPSGreenwich - there is significant disruption in the area and will continue to be for some time. Copyright 2022 Showmen's Guild & Capital Fun Fairs A Met Police spokesperson said: "Police were called at about 16:20hrs on Tuesday, 12 April following reports of antisocial behaviour and a number of assaults at Greenwich Park. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: Police were called at about 16:20hrs on Tuesday, 12 April following reports of antisocial behaviour and a number of assaults at Greenwich Park. Took the kids to Blackheath fun fair and its been shut down. Three people have been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and related offences.". Another reliable witness at the scene speaking to a MyLondon reporter has explained how he saw "some kids messing around with fireworks" in the funfair. A section 60 has been authorised and is in place until 07:00hrs on Wednesday, 13 April. MP for Greenwich and Woolwich Matthew Pennycook has issued this statement on Twitter: "Im aware of the large-scale disorder taking place on Circus Field, Blackheath. Spoke to some people there who witnessed someone having acid thrown on them and set alight. A brilliant fair that if your in the London area you would be mad to miss cause value for money in the capital is hard to find but you will find it at Blackheath.02:37 Terminator Mattahorn10:16 Ultimate Waltzer15:35 Bensons Freak Out20:38 Hollands Superbowl28:44 Maze of Terror33:03 Body Count Superstar42:14 Remblance Supreme Waltzer51:54 Cage Round Up56:50 Mannings Freak Out1:04:25 Bounce Frogs1:11:34 Parrish Extreme1:20:40 Nightmare Express Ghost Train1:24:01 Perrin Prints Superbob Guide Prices Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis. 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Walk & Talk: Waterloo and Lambeth. "contentUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/aBgOUx7k.m3u8", Showman/Owner -Lawrence CrickAttraction - Maze Of Terror Location - Blackheath Common, London. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Sharing. Latest news Update on Blackheath Fair Published: Thursday, 14th April 2022 The Council, together with the police and funfair organisers, have agreed that the Blackheath funfair can reopen. Armed police swooped to Blackheath Common on Tuesday evening to a number of assaults and a reported stabbing. What time does Blackheath funfair close today? Be sure to check in as we bring you the latest updates as they happen. A Council spokesperson added that it "wants to make sure that community events like this continue to entertainresidents". Police have been sent to the funfair in Circus Field, Blackheath to break up the incident and the event has been shut down. Follow us onFacebook,TwitterandInstagramto keep up with all the latest news. The police are deploying extra resource. If anyone has any information or details about the disturbance yesterday, please contact the police by calling 101. pic.twitter.com/uVXpJdwDa5. However, you will find some great articles which you can comment on right now in our Comment section. The Woolwich Centre, 35 Wellington Street, Woolwich, SE18 6HQ. "With this in mind, we are asking all parents to work with us to keep our children safe. contact IPSO here, 2001-2023. #greenwich.". Blackheath Common, London Events. Upcoming events, tickets, information, and maps for Blackheath Common in London from Ents24.com, the UK's biggest entertainment guide. Labour MP for Greenwich and Woolwich Matthew Pennycook tweeted to say he was "aware of the large-scale disorder taking place on Circus Field, Blackheath". "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. We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. Posted by Blackheath bank holiday fun fair on Tuesday, April 12, 2022. Make sure they go home asap, said Dan Thorpe. In one video a helicopter, which appeared to be a police aircraft, could also be heard flying overhead. Comments have been closed on this article. Another video showed a handful of police vans lining what appear to be the streets surrounding the field. 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. 13 April 2022 News Reporter 0 Comments By Regina Motalib A mother who was caught up in the chaotic scenes at Blackheath funfair yesterday evening has spoken of her horror after a trip to the fair with her young children descended into chaos with mobs of disorderly youths running amok. midday-9pm Show details: DOZENS of police officers descended on Blackheath Funfair last night following a series of attacks and a reported stabbing. Sir Keir Starmer who is the labour leader has been leading tributes for the former MP naming Grimsby Austin Mitchell following up his death at the age of 86. Must be a thousand youngsters there.". A helicopter could also be heard circling overhead as people left the event. "@context": "https://schema.org", The Royal Borough of Greenwich also tweeted, urging parents to keep their children safe. Please avoid the area. "thumbnailUrl": "https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/aBgOUx7k/poster.jpg?width=720", We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Footage shared online showed large numbers of officers at the site, creating a human barrier and dispersing crowds. ), is an experimental rapper, producer, and singer from Baltimore, Maryland. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. } 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. Discover short videos related to Blackheath funfair on TikTok. Spoke to some people there who witnessed someone having acid thrown on them and set alight. contact the editor here. We now have a better idea of exactly where the disorder happened, on a stretch of green the opposite side of the road to the funfair after it had been closed, near millenium circle. Three people have been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and related offences. Please avoid the area. They all relate to possession of an offensive weapon. Pakistani TikTok Star Dolly Mother Passed Away: Age, Death Reason, Instagram: A stabbing has also been reported; no victim has been found. The police are deploying extra resource. Same Prices as 2022! In the last hour there has also been an announcement from Royal Greenwich Council leader Dan Thorpe. } Blackheath Half Term Fun Fair Lewisham side | London "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. Did you see what happened? Footage shared online showed large numbers of officers at the site,. Rides 4,327 people like this 4,731 people follow this Police are responding in large numbers to "serious disorder" and violence in the vicinity of Black Heath Common and Greenwich Park. Blackheath Bank Holiday Funfair Organiser Joe Noyce said Id like to thank the police for their swift action in dealing with the large group of youths seeking to cause disruption and unrest in this area of Blackheath Common. If you are dissatisfied with the response provided you can Explore the latest videos from hashtags: #blackheathfunfair, #blackheathfair, #funfair, #blackheath, # . . }. "If anyone has any information or details about the disturbance yesterday, please contact the police by calling 101. If you believe your child is at the funfair or in the area, please ask them to return home immediately. Home of the Daily and Sunday Express. Three people have been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and related. Seven people have been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon, with cops responding to reports of a stabbing and acid attack. They said the group were generally being a nuisance. Let us know by emailing dan.wiggins@reachplc.com. or To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 31st March 2022. 12 April 2022, 20:10 | Updated: 13 April 2022, 00:57. This site is part of Newsquest's audited local newspaper network. March 2023. 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.". Seven people were arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and related offences. The disorder occured near to the scene of the Blackheath Bank Holiday Funfair which was forced to close early at around 6pm. Police have arrested three people after "dealing with reports of antisocial behaviour and a number of assaults at Greenwich Park.". Three people have. Following the closure Greenwich police also issued a Section 60 order in the area of Blackheath Common and Greenwich Park until 7am today (Wednesday, April 13). Watch popular content from the following creators: Kymarniii>>>(@lyricgia), Missurz F(@missurs_f), R1R1 (@datboyr1.1), Shyla (@shyla.spam344), itz.not.tiffany <3(@_material_gorrl_) .