Hundreds of people broke through 12ft barriers and fights erupted as gatecrashers forced their way into Wireless festival at the weekend.

Police, security guards and police volunteers battled to fend off hordes of people attempting to enter the festival without a ticket.

Over the weekend a total of 30 arrests were made for a range of offences including carrying weapons, ABH and indecent exposure.

Luciano Barrow volunteered for the weekend and was shocked by what he saw.

He said: “I’ve never felt so disgusted in my life at the behaviour of these youths.

“200 people managed to get in after forcing their way through the barrier and then be removed by security.

“My first hand experience of Wireless was shocking, people acted like animals over the weekend.”

People were also arrested for immigration reasons, breaching bail and ASBOs as well as possession of drugs with intent to supply.

Videos of people breaking through the barriers and bursting through fences have been widely shared on social media with many voicing their opinions on the festival.

Lana Rowlett posted on Facebook: “Cancel Wireless. Festivals are meant to be about peace, love and unity. This is ridiculous.”

Two men were arrested for possession of crack cocaine and were both bailed to return to a police station in September.

A 23 year-old man was arrested for possession of a firearm in Hackney in February as well possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply. He remains in custody.

Borough commander for Haringey Victor Olisa said: "Unfortunately, this weekend we saw a number of people act in an unacceptable manner by trying to barge their way into the festival without paying.

"While the number of arrests over the three days was low - and mainly for minor offences - we will review footage of this incident and decide whether any action should be taken against those involved.

"I would like to take this opportunity to praise the actions of the officer, and the security team, who managed to control the situation without it spiralling out of control. This is yet another example of the difficulties faced by officers performing their duty."