Arsenal store on Drayton Park damaged in overnight raid, police seek footage
Metropolitan Police confirm no arrests after doors were forced at the Highbury merchandise shop
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The Arsenal merchandise store on Drayton Park in Highbury was damaged during an overnight raid on 14 August 2026. Metropolitan Police confirmed the incident occurred between 03:30 and 04:30, with officers arriving to find doors forced and left hanging off their hinges.
Photographs taken at the scene show one door lying on the ground and another partially detached. Police have cordoned off the area and are conducting forensic examinations. No arrests have been made, and it remains unclear what, if anything, was taken from the store.
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Police appeal for witness footage
Metropolitan Police are urging anyone with information or footage to come forward. Residents with doorbell or dash-cam recordings from the early hours of 14 August are asked to contact 101, referencing incident number 1035/14AUG.
A spokesperson for the Met said the force understands the concern such incidents cause to retail workers and local communities. Officers are working to gather CCTV and identify those responsible, though no suspects have been named.
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We understand the concern such incidents cause to retail workers and local communities. Although no arrests have been made at this stage, officers are working at pace to conduct forensic examinations and gather CCTV to identify and locate those responsible.
Metropolitan Police spokesperson
What happens next
Police investigations are ongoing. Forensic teams are examining the scene, and detectives are reviewing CCTV footage from the area. Arsenal has been contacted for comment but has not yet responded publicly.
Residents who may have captured relevant footage are encouraged to share it with police. The force has also provided the option to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
+What time did the raid on the Arsenal store happen?
The raid occurred between 03:30 and 04:30 on 14 August 2026. Police confirmed the timeframe after arriving at the scene and examining evidence from the damaged store on Drayton Park.
+Have police made any arrests after the Arsenal store raid?
No arrests have been made as of 14 August 2026. Metropolitan Police are still investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV footage and conducting forensic examinations to identify suspects.
+How can residents help police with the investigation?
Residents with doorbell or dash-cam footage from 03:30 to 04:30 on 14 August are asked to contact 101, quoting reference 1035/14AUG. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
+Was anything stolen from the Arsenal store during the raid?
It is still unclear what, if anything, was stolen. Police are conducting enquiries to establish whether items were taken from the store on Drayton Park during the overnight incident.
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