Last remaining squatter evicted from former Hackney Central Police Station

Former police station on Lower Clapton Road. Photograph: Hackney Citizen

The last squatter occupying the former Hackney Central Police Station on Lower Clapton Road has been evicted from the premises by bailiffs.

The grade II listed building, sold for 7.6 million for use as a free school after the police station closed last July, has been occupied by squatters since April.

Police confirmed that they attended the former Police Station at 8:30am on Monday June 16 to assist bailiffs with the eviction. Only one person was found at the property and no arrests were made.

A protective cage has now been fitted over the door on the side entrance to the building  and the flags which had been flying from the windows have been removed.