A clean-up operation was under way in Brixton after a night of violence against police.

Police leaders have described how officers faced a "volley of anger and hatred" after a south London street party degenerated into violence, with missiles thrown and police vehicles attacked.

Twenty-two police officers were injured during violent clashes in Brixton on Wednesday night, when a gathering flared out of control as officers tried to shut down speakers playing loud music.

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