Five police officers were attacked while trying to break up an illegal rave in an abandoned bank in Deptford.

Lewisham police officers were 'punched in the head' and 'spat at in the face' during the ordeal in Deptford High Street.

The officers attended the incident at around 10.30pm as people attempted to enter the bank.

They were attacked at around 1.30am on Saturday morning after violence broke out.

Two men and a woman have been arrested.

A spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Police said: "Police were called at around 10.30pm on Friday, January 20, to Deptford High Street to reports of a number of people entering a disused bank.

"Officers attended the location and established that an unlicensed music event was due to take place. Steps were taken to prevent this from going ahead.

"At around 1.30am on Saturday, January 21, there was an outbreak of disorder, and a number of people became violent towards police.

"Five officers sustained injuries, none of whom required hospital treatment.

"Two males and a female were arrested in connection with the incident. They have been taken to a south London police station where they remain in custody."

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