Police have been given extra powers in south east London to tackle a protest.
Approximately 50 people have gathered outside of a private venue in Camberwell Road.
A section 35 dispersal order has been put in place in the area until 7am tomorrow.
This gives police power to make people leave the area for a period of up to 48 hours with an inspector's authority.
The Metropolitan Police has confirmed that the protest is related to tensions amongst the Eritrean community.
Southwark Police tweeted: "Officers are on scene in Camberwell Road, SE5 where there is a protest with approximately 50 people gathered outside a private venue.
A section 35 dispersal order has been put in place in the area of Camberwell Road, Southwark, until 7am tomorrow.
— Southwark Police | Central South BCU (@MPSSouthwark) December 30, 2023
Police officers will have the power to exclude a person from the area for a period of up to 48 hours with an Inspector's authority. pic.twitter.com/ZqxtUd06eF
"Additional officers are on their way to the location to assist with the demonstration.
"A section 35 dispersal order has been put in place in the area of Camberwell Road, Southwark, until 7am tomorrow.
"Police officers will have the power to exclude a person from the area for a period of up to 48 hours with an Inspector's authority."
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