Commander Adrian Hanstock gave the following statement to the media at Scotland Yard at 15.00hrs today:
"There has been some speculation on social media sites and we are actively posting accurate information to correct this. What we would ask for is anyone who has information about those who committed these offences or anyone intending to, then please let us know and help us to protect your community.
"We continue to work closely with the local community in Tottenham and are grateful for their assistance. We recognise that they abhor the levels of violence and crime shown, however it is not the wider community who are committing these offences and they do not represent local people's views. We also continue to work closely with a number of partner agencies, including IAG, local authorities and the GLA.
"Officers from Tottenham are on the streets and will remain there, working alongside the community to restore calm to the area. Should we have any indication of further violence or other offending, we have a policing plan in place and will respond appropriately.
"A wider policing operation is in place which has seen extra resources being made available to support communities and the investigation which has commenced to examine the criminal matters. There is an extensive crime scene and this will take some time to examine thoroughly. 42 people have already been arrested for a variety of offences, and we are actively examining CCTV footage with a view to making further arrests.
"We recognise public concern in relation to the shooting of Mark Duggan and because of this, it is absolutely right that the IPCC independently investigate the circumstances. The community clearly want this and deserve it."