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London is set to bask in more hot weather this weekend as the recent heatwave looks likely to continue.

The Met Office has predicted that the capital will see highs of around 28C in a generally sunny weekend.

But this week's heatwave will come to an end next week when temperatures are expected to drop.

Thundery showers are expected to hit London this afternoon before brighter conditions return this weekend.

Forecaster Emma Sharples said: “We’ve got a dry, bright Saturday on the way and again we’re looking at temperatures into the high 20s, 27-28 maximum.

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“There will generally be more cloud around as we go into Sunday but will be probably stay dry throughout the day."

Violent outbursts were seen around London on Tuesday night as temperatures peaked at nearly 33C.

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan suggested that the violence seen across the capital was fuelled by the hot weather.

Ms Sharples added that temperatures would continue to cool next week, averaging in the low 20s.

She added: “The temperatures are settling down now and if anything, it’s going to get a little but cooler next week, so it will be a lot more comfortable for some people .”