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People who cheered and laughed as a suspect escaped from police after a struggle in the street have been criticised by a senior officer.
Two police officers needed hospital treatment after the incident in Newham, east London, which was filmed by bystanders and shared widely on social media.
In video footage posted online, bystanders can be heard cheering on the escaping suspect and laughing as police officers struggle to detain him.
Superintendent Roy Smith said on Twitter: "It's a sad state of affairs."
He added: "So disappointing to see members of the public filming this and laughing at the officers.