Police are appealing for information after a man was threatened with a handgun during a...

Published: 11:40 am April 28, 2025
Updated: 1:12 pm October 8, 2025
Police Hunt Suspects After Armed Robbery in Woolwich – UKNIP

Police are appealing for information after a man was threatened with a handgun during a robbery in Woolwich on Sunday evening (April 27).

Officers were called at around 8.24pm to Arsenal Way, SE18, following reports of the incident. The victim reported being approached by three men who allegedly threatened him with a firearm before stealing his car and mobile phone.

Armed Response Officers were deployed to the area to search for the suspects, but no arrests have been made at this stage. Enquiries remain ongoing.

A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said: “We are conducting a thorough investigation and urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam or CCTV footage from the area, to come forward.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting reference number CAD 6392/27Apr, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

 

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