A police spokesperson said: Police are dealing with reports of antisocial behaviour and a number of assaults at Greenwich Park. ", Loose Women star lined up to be Strictly's first contestant in wheelchair, GMB's Kate Garraway reveals crippling cost of caring for her husband Derek, Mum identified after dead baby is found on heathland, Radio star rushed to hospital after suffering brain haemorrhage, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. This website and associated newspapers adhere to the Independent Press Standards Organisation's Discover epic stories of exploration and endeavour that have shaped our world at the, St Alfege is the Anglican parish church in the centre of Greenwich. pic.twitter.com/uVXpJdwDa5. The police response has now nearly completely emptied the park as ambulances and police vans continue to move around the area. A Section 60 - giving police officers stop and search powers - was in place until 7am this morning. "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. #allthefunofthefair #londonfairs #ukfunfairs #funfairs #funfair2022 #f See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. This is an urgent message to parents & carers across @Royal_Greenwich - we appreciate your help. LBC You cancontact us here. Blackheath | Locations | Zippos Circus Please avoid the area. Blackheath Funfair | Blackheath Common | 31/03/2022 - YouTube 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. We witnessed police being attacked too. Seven people were arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and related offences. 16:00 Zippos Circus. Events In Blackheath Village Your local guide to finding all the events happening on Blackheath. The leader of Greenwich Council said he was aware of the disorder and issued an urgent appeal to parents in the borough to make contact with their kids if they did not know where they were. A large number of emergency service vehicles are on scene. 3 Dec 2022. This is an urgent message to parents & carers across @Royal_Greenwich - we appreciate your help. Sharing. Blackheath Fireworks 2022, Early Nov 2021, 2021 | London Cheapo The police are deploying extra resource. By clicking Sign up you confirm that your data has been entered correctly and you have read and agree to our Terms of use, Cookie policy and Privacy notice. A parent who had been hping to take their kids to enjoy the funfair this evening has shared their account of what happened online. Events in November. contact the editor here. "Please avoid the area and keep checking our socials for updates.". BLACKHEATH CHRISTMAS FAIR: The Friends of Age Exchange hold their 9th annual Blackheath Christmas Fair at Blackheath Halls, selling books, jewellery, gifts, food and drink. "height": 66 "The Council is proud to continue the long tradition of the funfair on Blackheath over Easter and we want to make sure that community events like this continue to entertain Royal Greenwich residents. A helicopter could also be heard circling overhead as people left the event.