Town hall evacuated

A town hall has been evacuated and closed amid fears of riot attacks.

Around 20 police officers stood guard around the entrance to Hackney town hall, on Mare Street, in east London.

Most shops on the road were closed.

Many of those that remained open, towards Bethnal Green, pulled shutters down as far as possible without obstructing the door.

The area, near Hackney Central station, was one of the worst hit in yesterday’s riots.

Shops were also closed, with shutters down, on nearby Well Street.