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. The Royal Borough of Greenwich urged all parents to make sure their children are "nowhere near the area, for their own safety". The Blackheath Bank Holiday Funfair is set to reopen today following early closure yesterday due to disorder in the area. We encourage guests to cycle, walk or travel by public transport to get here. A stabbing has also been reported; following a thorough search of the area no victim was found. "url": "https://www.newsshopper.co.uk/resources/images/sitelogo/", Upcoming Events Show Only Blackheath Halls Events February - March 2023 No events found in February - March 2023 Blackheath Community Find out more about the organizations who make these events possible Your Community Editors' Code of Practice. 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: 10:01, 13 Apr 2022 Emma James. Police have been sent to the funfair in Circus Field, Blackheath to break up the incident and the event has been shut down. DOZENS of police officers descended on Blackheath Funfair last night following a series of attacks and a reported stabbing. Police rushed to the scene near a funfair in south London amid a number of assaults and a reported stabbing. "Three people have been arrested for 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. Police have been sent to the funfair in Circus Field, Blackheath to break up the incident and the event has been shut down. 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"The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. A police spokesperson said: "Police are dealing with reports of antisocial behaviour and a number of assaults at Greenwich Park. He is one of the founding members of Anti-World, a collective previously known as Weird Melodicians and WeirdCLVN. The police are deploying extra resource, he said. The areas MP, Matthew Pennycook, also urged locals to avoid the area. Must be a thousand youngsters there.". 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. Guide Prices Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis. Use the Global Player app to listen to live radio for LBC & LBC News. "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. "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. Three people have been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and related offences, the Met said in a statement. One concerned parent wrote on Facebook: "My poor son was there with in-laws. 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. "duration": "P0DT0H0M45S", The Met confirmed that seven people have been arrested as a result of yesterday's incident. Spoke to some people there who witnessed someone having acid thrown on them and set alight. Sharing. A police spokesperson said: Police are dealing with reports of antisocial behaviour and a number of assaults at Greenwich Park. A stabbing has also been reported; no victim has been found. Money raised. Make sure they go home ASAP. Parents were urged to get their children home after crowds flocked to Circus Field in South East London amid reports of "anti-social behaviour." 5 A witness Sean Ash, who had driven to the Common to take his children to the funfair, said there were hundreds of children on the green space and scenes of disorder. Seven people have been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and related offences. However no victim has yet been found, as officers turned out in force in an attempt to control the chaos. View Tickets July 2023. "Fair organisers are increasing security measures at the site in anticipation of reopening safely. 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. "If you believe your child is at the fun fair or in the area, please ask them to return home immediately. pic.twitter.com/uVXpJdwDa5. "Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/JNu35r9TlW. Three people have. 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. 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. The po-po is OUT tonight in Blackheath. 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. Children have been told to stay at home amid reports of a large-scale disorder and stabbing at a funfair in London. 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. Sign up for exclusive newsletters, comment on stories, enter competitions and attend events. You are here: What's On > Blackheath Easter Fun Fair. If you would like to customise your choices, click 'Manage privacy settings'. Took the kids to Blackheath fun fair and its been shut down. 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. Officers were called to antisocial behaviour reports and a number of assaults in Greenwich Park at around 4.20pm on Tuesday. The fairs organisers dismissed reports of an acid attack on social media as false. Carnival Funfair Poster . Three people have been arrested for possession of an offensive weapon and related. "Id hoped the 2 entry fee would have stopped this sort of thing. 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Births, deaths, marriages and citizenship. A large number of emergency service vehicles are on scene. "Officers are therefore content that no stabbing took place. This is an urgent message to parents & carers across @Royal_Greenwich - we appreciate your help. Children's Gallery is a fun-filled childrens gallery for 0-7s. "However they feel that until the Police can find resources to police the area, it would be best not to open today. The festival returned in 2015 with Elbow, Madness, Manic Street Preachers, Kelis, Anna Calvi, and Laura . 16:00 Zippos Circus. By about 18:15hrs the area had been cleared. Tue 04 Apr 2023. "The funfair will remain closed to the public for the rest of the day, with the decision reviewed on Thursday morning. BLACKHEATH - Shooters Hill Road, Lewisham. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. Unfortunately we have had confirmation from the organisers that Blackheath Fireworks will NOT be going ahead in 2022. Lines of cops pushing kids down the street away from the heath. 15 Dec 2022. 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. "name": "News Shopper", 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. 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. 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Must be a thousand youngsters there. Greenwich MPS (@MPSGreenwich) August 18, 2022 The map pictured shows the area the order covers. A Met Police spokesperson has told MyLondon: "Police are dealing with reports of antisocial behaviour and a number of assaults at Greenwich Park. Click on the Bus route to see step by step directions with maps, line arrival times and updated time schedules. If you believe your child is at the funfair or in the area, please ask them to return home immediately.". Police have now told that they believe a stabbing hasn't happened. 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. In other videos crowds of young people can be seen congregating on the fields. What time does Blackheath Fun fair Open 2021? Officers have put in place a Section 60 order until 5pm Wednesday which gives officers extra search powers. 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