Eid celebrations rioters were high on drink or drugs say Muslim community leaders after barrage of missiles were hurled at baton-wielding police
- Hundreds of Eid revellers gathered in Southall in a standoff against police
- Four million British Muslims celebrated the end of Ramadan
Videos circulating on social media show sticks, rubbish and other objects being hurled at baton-wielding police amid a standoff with hundreds of Eid revellers gathered in Southall, west London.
One officer can be seen telling crowds to 'get the f*** back' as his colleagues are pelted with filled plastic bags and other objects.
Other footage shows police rush at the crowd with their batons drawn, as they come under a barrage of missiles.
Locals also revealed that youngsters climbed bus stops, vandalised cars and behaved like 'yobs' on one of the holiest dates in the Islamic calendar.
Prominent local businessman Dalawar Chaudhry told MailOnline: 'These young Muslims are a disgrace to their religion and their families. They have brought great shame upon us, and their behaviour is totally unacceptable.
'They were drinking alcohol and taking drugs and it was just a matter of time before there was going to be trouble. What sort of Muslims are these? Many came just to fight the police. I hope that they are caught and strictly punished.'
He added: 'How can anyone in their right mind think that it is OK to celebrate such an important Muslim religious event by drinking alcohol and taking drugs? How they have conducted themselves goes totally against the spirit of Ramadan.'
Following the violence, mosques in the local area issued a joint statement to condemn the violence while imams delivered sermons slamming those who had taken part.
Qari Amin Chisty, imam at the Jamia Masjid in Southall said: 'People who behave like this are not welcome in our community.'
Videos circulating on social media show sticks, rubbish and other objects being hurled at police as officers draw their batons
A baton-wielding officer can be seen telling crowds to 'get the f*** back' as his colleagues are pelted with filled plastic bags and other objects
Locals also revealed that youngsters climbed bus stops, vandalised cars and behaved like yobs
Muslim community leaders have condemned violence that broke out during Eid celebrations claiming that many of those involved were drunk or high on drugs
In other footage, officers rush at the crowd with their batons drawn as they come under a barrage of missiles while screaming can be heard in the background
'Sadly, this is what is happening to our youngsters. They are turning into lawless yobs high on drugs and alcohol.'
'A lot of us are very angry at the actions of these mindless youngsters who should be ashamed of themselves.'
The violence broke out shortly before midnight on Tuesday 9 April on what is traditionally known as 'Chaand Raat' meaning the 'Night of the moon' which takes place on the eve of the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which is celebrated by Muslims worldwide to mark the end of Ramadan.
The Metropolitan Police said in a statement that a large crowd gathered on The Broadway in Southall as part of a pre-planned Eid Celebration on April 9.
The violence broke out shortly before midnight on Tuesday 9 April on what is traditionally known as 'Chaand Raat' meaning the 'Night of the moon' (just after the New Moon)
A line of officer could be seen in the video as objects were hurled at police in the standoff
A rubbish bag is flung in the direction of a police officer as crowds of yobs gathered on what is supposedly a Muslim holy night
Police were faced with violent youths clashing with officers who were forced to wield batons
The video shows officers standing in line as they attempt to face off with the violent crowd
An officer can be seen grappling with a youth in a scuffle which was caught on video
The force said that following the disturbances at 12.22am on April 10, a section 35 dispersal order was authorised 'due to disorder' and the crowd had 'fully dispersed' by 2.30am.
Chief Superintendent Sean Wilson, in charge of policing in Ealing, said: 'Last night, local officers were in the Southall area to ensure the local community could celebrate Eid and reassure local businesses and residents.
'However, sadly, shortly before midnight, a number of young people became involved in anti-social behaviour, including climbing on to bus stops.
'As officers attempted to speak with these people about their safety, they were surrounded by a crowd, and items, including bottles, were thrown towards them.
'This behaviour is completely unacceptable, and we will be reviewing what happened to establish what action can now be taken.
Five people were taken into custody and multiple injuries were reported after gunfire broke out during an Eid al-Fitr event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Three men and one woman attempted to flee the scene, and a 15-year-old boy was shot by police when he refused to drop his weapon
A 22-year-old was shot in the stomach, and a teenager was shot in the hands
Police Commissioner Kevin Bethel explained that 'young people' had 'engaged in gunfire' and described the violence as occurring between 'two factions'
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