A 12-year-old girl was arrested and then de-arrested after several people were reportedly assaulted at Bexley Civic Centre.

Officers were called to reports of a disturbance in Watling Street just before 5.10pm on March 11.

It was reported that a girl had assaulted a number of people at the scene.

There were no serious injuries following the incident.

The girl was arrested in connection with the incident before being de-arrested and taken home by police. 

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At 17:11hrs on Monday, 11 March to reports of a disturbance at the Bexley Civic Centre. 

“Officers responded and it was reported a 12-year-old girl had assaulted a number of people.

“There were no serious injuries. 

“The girl was arrested before being de-arrested and taken home by officers. 

“Enquiries are ongoing.”