Police officers engaged in basketball activities with young people at courts in Clapham Common following recent incidents of disorder in the south London area.

A video circulating on social media platforms shows a police officer holding a basketball as a young person approaches, takes the ball, and performs a slam dunk at the community courts.

The basketball interaction comes after reports of disturbances in the Clapham area over recent days. Local businesses described having to close their doors early as groups of young people gathered in the high street area on Saturday and Tuesday.

Shop staff reported incidents where children ignored police dispersal orders and engaged in confrontations with officers during these gatherings.

The police basketball engagement appears to be part of community outreach efforts in the area following these recent incidents of disorder.