Gun Threat Sparks Massive Police Operation
Armed officers swooped on a Stow Crescent address in Walthamstow at 10am today after reports of a man with a firearm making chilling threats to kill. The tense stand-off lasted for hours, with police negotiators desperately trying to defuse the situation.
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Investigation Underway with IOPC Involved
Police discovered what they believe was a gun inside the house. The area remains cordoned off as the investigation unfolds. The Met confirmed the incident is now being reviewed by professional standards and passed on to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).
A Met Police spokesperson said: “The incident is contained and there is no wider threat to the public. We urge residents to avoid the area while officers carry out their investigations.”
