Six Met police officers reported to bosses for having a snowball fight in London

SIX police officers have had a chilly reception — for starting a snowball fight.

They were filmed in a park by staff at a church — but they were later reported to bosses.

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Six Met cops were reported to bosses after starting a snowball fight – clip shows officers hurling snow in parkCredit: Jam Press Vid
The 31-second clip was posted on an online forum on Monday when London had 4in of snow

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The 31-second clip was posted on an online forum on Monday when London had 4in of snowCredit: Jam Press Vid
The Met said 'Officers have been reminded of the importance of acting professionally while in uniform'

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The Met said ‘Officers have been reminded of the importance of acting professionally while in uniform’Credit: Jam Press Vid

The 31-second clip was posted on an online forum on Monday when London had 4in of snow.

It shows two women officers hurling missiles and shrieking in delight.

A pair of male officers join in, with one lobbing a snowball at his colleague who caught it.

Two more officers are seen showering each other with snow in Stoke Newington, North London.

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The St Paul’s churchgoer who recorded the clip said: “A police van just pulled up. Six officers got out. Then this happened.”

They added: “A member of the public reported our video to the Met and has demanded disciplinary action. We have deleted the tweet.”

Some defended the Snowball Six. One local said: “They were reported? Good grief, indeed there are some sad individuals around.”

Another said sarcastically: “You’d be surprised but the police have these wearable communication devices called ‘radios’ so they can be contacted immediately if needed.”

A third added: “Wait for the ­haters to say they should be fighting crime not throwing snow.”

But one former officer weighed in: “I definitely don’t remember my shift all meeting up for some riot-shield sledging.

“This sends out a terrible message when the capital is rife with knife crime and robberies.”

The Met said: “The video was filmed near to Stoke Newington Police Station and the officers are thought to have been on a break.

“Officers are allowed downtime but have been reminded of the importance of acting professionally while in uniform.”

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