Met Police seek nine men after violence at Arsenal victory parade in Islington
Four separate incidents on 31 May included a racially aggravated assault and a serious pub assault
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Metropolitan Police have released photographs of nine men they want to speak to after four violent incidents during Arsenal’s Premier League victory parade in Islington on 31 May. The incidents occurred at separate locations and are not believed to be connected.
One incident involved a racially aggravated assault against a woman on Upper Street at around 2.30 pm. Police are seeking a man in connection with the attack, which took place near the route of the parade.
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Four separate incidents across Islington
A second incident occurred at 3.15 pm on Caledonian Road, where a man is wanted for damaging a car. At 4.30 pm, a woman was assaulted on Highbury Crescent, and police are seeking a third man in relation to that attack.
The fourth incident took place at 10.31 pm at the King’s Head pub on Upper Street. Two men sustained serious injuries following an assault, and police are seeking six men in connection with the attack.
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Twelve charged, over 500 officers deployed
Police made 29 arrests on the day of the parade. Twelve people have since been charged with offences including attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, assault on an emergency worker and sexual assault, as reported by the *Evening Standard*.
More than 500 officers were deployed across the event, alongside specialist search and drone teams. Detective Chief Inspector Phil Coster, from the Metropolitan Police Service, said the presence of officers helped ensure most supporters could celebrate safely.
These incidents occurred on a day when fans should have been able to enjoy celebrations safely with family and friends. Instead, we saw a small number of individuals engage in behaviour that put others at risk.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Coster, Metropolitan Police Service
Coster acknowledged that while the event was largely safe and brought thousands of fans together, there were instances of disorder, anti-social behaviour and violence. Police are continuing their investigation to identify those responsible.
How to provide information
Anyone with information about the incidents or who recognises the men in the images should call police on 101, quoting reference 7135/25Jul. Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Questions this report answers
+What happened during the Arsenal victory parade in Islington?
Four separate violent incidents occurred on 31 May, including a racially aggravated assault on Upper Street, a car damaged on Caledonian Road, an assault on Highbury Crescent and a serious assault at the King’s Head pub. Police are investigating and have released images of nine men they want to speak to.
+How many people were arrested and charged after the parade?
Police made 29 arrests during the event. Twelve people have been charged with offences including attempted murder, grievous bodily harm, assault on an emergency worker and sexual assault, as reported by the *Evening Standard*.
+How can I provide information about the incidents?
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting reference 7135/25Jul, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Police are seeking witnesses or anyone who recognises the men in the released images.
+Were the incidents connected?
No, police have stated that the four incidents on 31 May in Islington are not believed to be connected. They occurred at different times and locations across Upper Street, Caledonian Road and Highbury Crescent.
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