TWITTER • PA Riot police faced a furious mob after disrupting the alleged illegal rave

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A petrol bomb was used against police, according to witnesses who called police. Bricks, chairs and fences were also hurled as rioters set fire to bins and smashed their way into a building, according to witnesses writing on social media. Front gardens were ransacked and paving stones torn from the ground as crowds hunted for missiles to throw at officers. Scotland Yard said it received reports of a petrol bomb and said eight people were arrested at the scene.

RAVI KOTECHA Police said a number of arrests had been made

TWITTER The crowd set a bin on fire

TWITTER The disorder started late on Saturday night

A total of 14 police officers received minor injuries and were treated at the scene in Lambeth, Central London. The trouble began on Halloween night when hundreds of people turned up for a suspected illegal rave in a former fire station. More than 4,000 people said they would attend the 'Scumoween' event which was planned to go on until this morning. The free event was due to feature music "from the full spectrum of underground dance". But it quickly descended into anarchy when police turned up.

TWITTER Police were forced to form a line of defence

PA The streets were littered with debris

PA People living in the area complained they were unable to access their homes

In a warning on Wednesday to those due to attend, organisers Scum Tek said: "This party is going ahead, stay peaceful, stay calm. Patience and numbers is in our favour. "Do not antagonise the police. We don't need to. At the end of the day we want to leave them remembering our good attitudes, we just came to dance, we are not their enemy." Organisers encouraged people to "keep coming" and "don't give up" at around midnight when trouble flared, but police advised people not to go to the area.

RAVI KOTECHA Four officers were treated for injuries at the scene

Really ugly scenes in Vauxhall Walk. Paving stones being smashed up. pic.twitter.com/BOA5TekUHE — London SE1 (@se1) November 1, 2015

Riot police, with dogs and shields, were seen drawing their batons against a charging crowd as footage from the scene showed an angry mob throwing objects as they chanted "scum" and "pigs". The crowd appeared to disperse shortly after midnight but the disorder continued as people moved down Lambeth Road on to Lambeth High Street and nearby Whitgift Street. As police formed a line against the crowd on Whitgift Street at around 2am objects including chairs were thrown at officers. Bangers were also thrown and one man was seen letting off a fire extinguisher. Describing the scene on Black Prince Road a witness said: "It was mayhem. There was traffic chaos as police blocked the road." Early this morning revellers were still trying to get in to the venue by walking along train tracks as the trouble raged on.

TWITTER The crowd faces off with officers

People are posing for selfies by the burning bins in Tyers Street pic.twitter.com/WnatQXqxTv — London SE1 (@se1) November 1, 2015

Bricks, flowerpots and garden fences thrown at police in Vauxhall Walk. pic.twitter.com/IhOshviRcD — London SE1 (@se1) November 1, 2015

Following earlier reports of a fire at a building near Lambeth Fire Station, officials said there had been an alarm but no blaze. A Metropolitan Police spokesman said: "As well as attacking police the group also caused criminal damage to private vehicles and property in the area. "A large number of officers, supported by the other emergency services, are still in the area dealing with the ongoing situation." Express.co.uk attempted to contact the group hosting the event for comment but they could not be reached. Residents in Lambeth told of their frustration at the disruption overnight into Sunday. Rhodri wrote on Twitter: "They're now gathering on my street. There are families here with young kids that don't deserve this disruption."

TWITTER SAM LISTER The morning after the night before shows discarded rubbish and furniture

TWITTER SAM LISTER Rubbish and furniture is strewn across the floor on Sunday morning

Christopher Kilby said: "I won't be getting much sleep tonight. Chants of 'we want scum' still ringing loudly as protesters continue to confront police." Two hours later he added: "I'd really like to go to sleep now. Could the rioters please just give up and go home?!" Commander Mak Chishty, of the Metropolitan Police. said the situation was "unacceptable" He said: "Unlicensed music events are dangerous and present a very real hazard to all those who attend. "Police faced hostility and attack, this is completely unacceptable. "In challenging circumstances, officers demonstrated restraint and professionalism to protect themselves and members of the public present in the area. I would also like to pay tribute to the local residents for their patience and support last night. "We closed down the unlicensed music event in the early hours and as part of our investigation, we are appealing for anyone who has any information to contact us as soon as possible." He said offceirs remain in the area to reassure the community and support the local authority with the ongoing clean up operation.