diff --git a/docs/docs/usage/api.md b/docs/docs/usage/api.md
index b7fb4dbbc..bf0c5f071 100644
--- a/docs/docs/usage/api.md
+++ b/docs/docs/usage/api.md
@@ -5,7 +5,7 @@ title: HTTP API
 
 A web server is available on port 5000 with the following endpoints.
 
-### `/api/<camera_name>`
+### `GET /api/<camera_name>`
 
 An mjpeg stream for debugging. Keep in mind the mjpeg endpoint is for debugging only and will put additional load on the system when in use.
 
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@ Accepts the following query string parameters:
 
 You can access a higher resolution mjpeg stream by appending `h=height-in-pixels` to the endpoint. For example `http://localhost:5000/back?h=1080`. You can also increase the FPS by appending `fps=frame-rate` to the URL such as `http://localhost:5000/back?fps=10` or both with `?fps=10&h=1000`.
 
-### `/api/<camera_name>/<object_name>/best.jpg[?h=300&crop=1]`
+### `GET /api/<camera_name>/<object_name>/best.jpg[?h=300&crop=1]`
 
 The best snapshot for any object type. It is a full resolution image by default.
 
@@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ Example parameters:
 - `h=300`: resizes the image to 300 pixes tall
 - `crop=1`: crops the image to the region of the detection rather than returning the entire image
 
-### `/api/<camera_name>/latest.jpg[?h=300]`
+### `GET /api/<camera_name>/latest.jpg[?h=300]`
 
 The most recent frame that frigate has finished processing. It is a full resolution image by default.
 
@@ -53,7 +53,7 @@ Example parameters:
 
 - `h=300`: resizes the image to 300 pixes tall
 
-### `/api/stats`
+### `GET /api/stats`
 
 Contains some granular debug info that can be used for sensors in HomeAssistant.
 
@@ -150,15 +150,15 @@ Sample response:
 }
 ```
 
-### `/api/config`
+### `GET /api/config`
 
 A json representation of your configuration
 
-### `/api/version`
+### `GET /api/version`
 
 Version info
 
-### `/api/events`
+### `GET /api/events`
 
 Events from the database. Accepts the following query string parameters:
 
@@ -174,19 +174,23 @@ Events from the database. Accepts the following query string parameters:
 | `has_clip`           | int  | Filter to events that have clips (0 or 1)     |
 | `include_thumbnails` | int  | Include thumbnails in the response (0 or 1)   |
 
-### `/api/events/summary`
+### `GET /api/events/summary`
 
 Returns summary data for events in the database. Used by the HomeAssistant integration.
 
-### `/api/events/<id>`
+### `GET /api/events/<id>`
 
 Returns data for a single event.
 
-### `/api/events/<id>/thumbnail.jpg`
+### `DELETE /api/events/<id>`
+
+Permantly deletes the event along with any clips/snapshots.
+
+### `GET /api/events/<id>/thumbnail.jpg`
 
 Returns a thumbnail for the event id optimized for notifications. Works while the event is in progress and after completion. Passing `?format=android` will convert the thumbnail to 2:1 aspect ratio.
 
-### `/api/events/<id>/snapshot.jpg`
+### `GET /api/events/<id>/snapshot.jpg`
 
 Returns the snapshot image for the event id. Works while the event is in progress and after completion.
 
diff --git a/frigate/http.py b/frigate/http.py
index 4d818d37c..3ac622b91 100644
--- a/frigate/http.py
+++ b/frigate/http.py
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@ import logging
 import os
 import time
 from functools import reduce
+from pathlib import Path
 
 import cv2
 import gevent
@@ -145,13 +146,32 @@ def events_summary():
 
     return jsonify([e for e in groups.dicts()])
 
-@bp.route('/events/<id>')
+@bp.route('/events/<id>', methods=('GET',))
 def event(id):
     try:
         return model_to_dict(Event.get(Event.id == id))
     except DoesNotExist:
         return "Event not found", 404
 
+@bp.route('/events/<id>', methods=('DELETE',))
+def delete_event(id):
+    try:
+        event = Event.get(Event.id == id)
+    except DoesNotExist:
+        return "Event not found", 404
+
+    media_name = f"{event.camera}-{event.id}"
+    if event.has_snapshot:
+        media = Path(f"{os.path.join(CLIPS_DIR, media_name)}.jpg")
+        media.unlink(missing_ok=True)
+    if event.has_clip:
+        media = Path(f"{os.path.join(CLIPS_DIR, media_name)}.mp4")
+        media.unlink(missing_ok=True)
+
+    event.delete_instance()
+
+    return '', 204
+
 @bp.route('/events/<id>/thumbnail.jpg')
 def event_thumbnail(id):
     format = request.args.get('format', 'ios')
diff --git a/web/src/routes/Events.jsx b/web/src/routes/Events.jsx
index 76bce3d8e..8f7b10727 100644
--- a/web/src/routes/Events.jsx
+++ b/web/src/routes/Events.jsx
@@ -7,6 +7,8 @@ import produce from 'immer';
 import { route } from 'preact-router';
 import { useIntersectionObserver } from '../hooks';
 import { FetchStatus, useApiHost, useConfig, useEvents } from '../api';
+import Button from '../components/Button';
+import Delete from '../icons/Delete'
 import { Table, Thead, Tbody, Tfoot, Th, Tr, Td } from '../components/Table';
 import { useCallback, useEffect, useMemo, useReducer, useState } from 'preact/hooks';
 
@@ -99,6 +101,18 @@ export default function Events({ path: pathname, limit = API_LIMIT } = {}) {
     [limit, pathname, setSearchString]
   );
 
+  const handleDelete = useCallback(
+    async (eventId) => {
+      // eslint-disable-next-line no-alert
+      if(confirm('Are you sure you want to delete this event and any related clips and snapshots?')) {
+        await fetch(`${apiHost}/api/events/${eventId}`);
+        const { searchParams } = new URL(window.location);
+        handleFilter(searchParams)
+      }
+    },
+    [apiHost, handleFilter]
+  );
+
   const searchParams = useMemo(() => new URLSearchParams(searchString), [searchString]);
 
   return (
@@ -119,6 +133,7 @@ export default function Events({ path: pathname, limit = API_LIMIT } = {}) {
               <Th>Date</Th>
               <Th>Start</Th>
               <Th>End</Th>
+              <Th />
             </Tr>
           </Thead>
           <Tbody>
@@ -179,6 +194,11 @@ export default function Events({ path: pathname, limit = API_LIMIT } = {}) {
                     <Td>{start.toLocaleDateString()}</Td>
                     <Td>{start.toLocaleTimeString()}</Td>
                     <Td>{end.toLocaleTimeString()}</Td>
+                    <Td>
+                      <Button color="red" name="Delete" onClick={() => handleDelete(id)}>
+                        <Delete className="w-6" />
+                      </Button>
+                    </Td>
                   </Tr>
                 );
               }