Police pelted with bottles during Primrose Hill fight on 31 July

Police officers were pelted with bottles while responding to a fight on Primrose Hill on the evening of 31 July 2026. The Metropolitan Police said the incident began at 20:26 after reports of a group fighting at the north London beauty spot.

One youth, whose age was not disclosed, was arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. The Metropolitan Police confirmed the individual was later de-arrested. A 16-year-old girl found in possession of cannabis will receive a community resolution, the force said.

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A teenage girl believed to have consumed illegal drugs was taken to hospital by the London Ambulance Service. The Metropolitan Police did not specify the girl’s age or condition.

Dispersal order remains in force

The incident follows a dispersal order issued in June 2026 to address antisocial behaviour on Primrose Hill. The order grants police the power to disperse individuals suspected of contributing to public alarm, harassment, distress, or crime and disorder.

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The Metropolitan Police said the measure was introduced after concerns about rising antisocial behaviour during warmer weather. The order allows officers to direct people to leave the area for up to 48 hours if they believe their presence is likely to cause problems.

Footage shared online showed large groups of young people gathered at the site during the incident. The Metropolitan Police said the group involved in the 31 July fight was dispersed by officers.

Officers responded to reports of a group fighting on Primrose Hill at 20:26 on Friday, 31 July. During the incident, some individuals threw bottles towards the police.

Metropolitan Police statement, as reported by the *Evening Standard*

What happens next

The 16-year-old girl found with cannabis will receive a community resolution, which typically involves an agreement to address behaviour without formal prosecution. The Metropolitan Police said no further action will be taken against the de-arrested youth.

The dispersal order remains active, meaning police can continue to remove individuals from Primrose Hill if they suspect them of contributing to disorder. Residents or visitors who witness antisocial behaviour can report it to the Metropolitan Police via 101 or online.