Homes Evacuated After Suspected Mortar Bomb Found Near Barnehurst Station
People have been rushed from their homes after a suspected mortar bomb was discovered in a garden close to Barnehurst station, Bexley, on Thursday afternoon.
Emergency Services Flood the Scene
The Met Police were called to Randolph Close at around 4pm. Officials believe the device had been lying there “for some time.”
A police spokesperson confirmed: “Residents have been evacuated as a precaution while specialist teams deal with the bomb.” A large cordon now blocks off the area as experts work swiftly to make it safe.
Paramedics, Firefighters, and Bomb Disposal Experts Scramble In
- Police, paramedics, and London Fire and Rescue teams all responded immediately.
- A HART (Hazardous Area Response Team) unit was deployed to support the operation.
- The Royal Logistic Corps bomb disposal van was spotted at the scene during the afternoon.
Residents Sheltered and Area Locked Down
Several locals have been taken down to the nearby station for safety as the bomb squad handles the situation. Police urge the public and drivers to avoid the area while the incident unfolds.
Authorities remain on high alert as they work to bring this tense episode to a safe close.
