Riot police have been attacked with bottles and other missiles after attempting to breakup an illegal rave taking place in west London's White City.

The event took place on the Havelock Close estate in White City close to the Westfield shopping centre.

The Met Police said seven officers were injured in a statement: "Seven police officers injured and police vehicles damaged during response to unlicensed music event in White City area of London."

Territorial Support Group officers, who specialise in crowd control, were understood to be in attendance.

Police were urging revellers to depart the area immediately.

According to social media reports a police helicopter was also at the scene.

In an earlier statement the Metropolitan police said: “Police are aware of a number of people gathered this evening at an unlicensed music event in Havelock Close W12.

“Officers are in attendance & engaging with those present and encouraging them to leave.”

There have been a number of violent clashes in London over the past few weeks between police and partygoers attending illegal raves.

A Section 60 dispersal order was put in place by police ahead of the event.

This means officers can stop and search people in the area if there is a risk of serious violence breaking out.

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