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Police Enforce Dispersal Order After Teen Chaos in Clapham

4/2/2026

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The Metropolitan Police implemented a dispersal order on Clapham High Street after a large group of teenagers disrupted the area during the Easter holidays.
Witnesses reported teenagers gathering outside shops.
A pregnant woman sought refuge in a local store amid the chaos.
Two teenage girls were arrested for assaulting an emergency worker.
Officers remain in the area to address community concerns.

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Story summary

The Metropolitan Police implemented a dispersal order on Clapham High Street after a large group of teenagers disrupted the area during the Easter holidays.
Witnesses reported teenagers gathering outside shops.
A pregnant woman sought refuge in a local store amid the chaos.
Two teenage girls were arrested for assaulting an emergency worker.
Officers remain in the area to address community concerns.