In a recent Met Police operation, homeless people's tents in central London were destroyed on Huntley Street, Camden on Friday (10).
Refuse workers, reportedly working with the police, threw the tents into a lorry.
Elodie Berland, a volunteer with the outreach organisation Streets Kitchen, recorded the scene after being called by some of the homeless individuals affected, the BBC reported.
The Met said that they worked with University College London Hospital and other partners in response to concerns.
It's understood that the hospital trust requested the dispersal of rough sleepers but not the destruction of tents.
Refuse company Veolia has been contacted for comment.
Pat Callaghan, acting leader of Camden Council, has ordered an urgent investigation into the recent incident and said the homeless men "had everything taken away from them".
Berland, a six-year resident of Camden reported that around 10 tents were destroyed, along with the men's personal belongings, as the Met issued a S35 dispersal order, which requires people to vacate the area for a maximum of 48 hours.
Expressing frustration Berland said, "It felt like it wasn't a possibility to stop them." The 49-year-old volunteer explained that efforts were made to assert the rights of the homeless individuals, but it seemed ineffective.
A spokesperson for the Met Police mentioned that one man was arrested for breaching a S35 dispersal order and taken into police custody. The spokesperson also noted that "partner organisations" are offering support to those affected.
Jon Glackin, the founder of Streets Kitchen, emphasised that homelessness is "just getting worse" in Camden.
Glackin criticised the incident, and said, "Who in their right mind would throw their personal belongings in the skip." The 53-year-old emphasised the absurdity of the criminalisation of homelessness.
He highlighted that such incidents were not uncommon and stressed the need for a "constructive community response."
To address the situation, a public meeting is being co-hosted by the organisation and local entities at St Michael's Church on Camden Road on Thursday.
Callaghan on the other hand expressed deep concern about the video, prioritising the welfare, safety, and rights of individuals experiencing homelessness.
The acting leader of Camden Council also questioned the involvement of the contracted waste operator in the operation and pledged to personally investigate the matter.
A spokesperson for University College London Hospital (UCLH) cited "public health concerns" as the reason for the action and emphasised the hospital's strong commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of homeless individuals.
The spokesperson also mentioned that UCLH provides various services to support this vulnerable group.
Moglai Bap and Mo Chara of Kneecap perform at Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm in Pilton, Somerset, Britain, June 28, 2025. REUTERS/Jaimi Joy
Police may probe anti-Israel comments at Glastonbury
BRITISH police said they were considering whether to launch an investigation after performers at Glastonbury Festival made anti-Israel comments during their shows.
"We are aware of the comments made by acts on the West Holts Stage at Glastonbury Festival this afternoon," Avon and Somerset Police, in western England, said on X late on Saturday (28).
Irish hip-hop group Kneecap and punk duo Bob Vylan made anti-Israeli chants in separate shows on the West Holts stage on Saturday. One of the members of Bob Vylan chanted "Death, death, to the IDF" in a reference to the Israel Defense Forces.
"Video evidence will be assessed by officers to determine whether any offences may have been committed that would require a criminal investigation," the police statement said.
The Israeli Embassy in Britain said it was "deeply disturbed by the inflammatory and hateful rhetoric expressed on stage at the Glastonbury Festival".
Prime minister Keir Starmer said earlier this month it was "not appropriate" for Kneecap to appear at Glastonbury.
The band's frontman Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh was charged with a terrorism offence last month for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah at a concert in November. He has denied the charge.
A British government minister said it was appalling that the anti-Israel chants had been made at Glastonbury, and that the festival's organisers and the BBC broadcaster - which is showing the event - had questions to answer.
Health secretary Wes Streeting said he was also appalled by violence committed by Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank.
"I'd also say to the Israeli Embassy, get your own house in order in terms of the conduct of your own citizens and the settlers in the West Bank," Streeting told Sky News.
"I wish they'd take the violence of their own citizens towards Palestinians more seriously," he said.
(Reuters)