Police undertook a major crime and disorder operation to ensure the safety of more than 120,000 Oasis fans who flocked to Finsbury Park over the weekend.
Haringey police said the three-day event had "provided a significant challenge" but were relieved to report there had been little trouble despite the high number of drug related arrests.
More than 220 drug-related arrests were made plus ten public order offences. Twenty crimes were reported to the police which included one robbery and three assaults.
Chief Superintendent Stephen James said: "We are delighted with the exceptionally low levels of reported crime.
"Our aim was to ensue the safety of both the local community and the fans. It is clear we managed to transfer the fear of crime on to the criminal during this major London carnival and this had the positive effect we intended".
The festival line-up included the groups the Charlatans, Cornershop and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
July 12, 2002 10:00
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