Armed Police Swarm Orpington After Shots Fired at Travellers’ Site
Mets’ Elite SO19 Unit Rushed In
Armed officers from the Metropolitan Police’s elite SO19 unit were scrambled to Wren Close, Orpington, on Tuesday night. The dramatic response came after reports of gunshots at around 9pm.
Residents Hear Bangs, Some Think It’s Fireworks
Neighbours living close to the travellers’ site said they heard two loud bangs. Some dismissed the noise as fireworks, but police urgency tells a different story.
Met Police Remain Tight-Lipped
The Met Police have been approached for comment but have yet to release any official statement on the incident.
