Around 50 people gathered in Croydon, throwing bottles at police, leading to eight arrests for assaulting emergency workers and possession of weapons.
Scotland Yard confirmed that the disturbance in Croydon was due to 'pure anti-social behavior' not linked to protests, with more arrests expected.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine warned of zero tolerance for disorder in London and assured of arrests amidst the speculation of riots.
Over 1,300 public order police officers were deployed across London to handle the potential unrest, emphasizing the readiness to take action against any disruptions.
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