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Hundred of Eid revellers gathered in Southall in a standoff against policeMuslim community leaders have condemned violence that broke out during Eid celebrations claiming that many of those involved were 'drunk or high on drugs'.

Locals also revealed that youngsters climbed bus stops, vandalised cars and behaved like 'yobs' on what is meant to be one of the holiest dates in the Islamic calendar. 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.

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 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.

What appears to be a rubbish bag is flung in the direction of a police officer as crowds of 'yobs' gathered on the what is meant to be a holy nightThe video shows officer standing in line as they attempt face off the violent crowdThe 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.

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