A police officer has been injured following an attack by a suspected shoplifter on Beckenham High Street earlier today.
We have reached out to the Metropolitan Police for an official statement regarding the incident and to confirm whether any arrests have been made.
Local businesses continued to operate as normal following the incident, but the event has sparked renewed discussion about crime and safety on the busy high street.
This is a developing story, and more information will be shared as soon as it becomes available.
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