UPDATED: Armed Siege in Orpington – Man Reportedly Armed with Gun and Petrol Bomb
A major armed police operation in Orpington took place on Monday evening following reports of a man barricaded inside a home, believed to be armed with a gun and a petrol bomb.
Emergency services were called to Wagtail Way, shortly after 8pm, where a siege situation quickly developed.
The suspect reportedly remained inside the property, and specialist firearms officers from the Metropolitan Police were called to the scene attempting to negotiate a peaceful resolution. Roads have been cordoned off around Blacksmiths Lane and Sweeps Lane, with a large police presence in the area.
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Police urged the public to avoid the area while the situation remains active.
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The Met Police Tactical Firearms Unit and crisis negotiators are believed to be deployed. It’s currently unknown if there are any hostages or injuries.
A source for the Met Police at the scene said:
“We are responding to an incident in Wagtail Way, Orpington, involving a male believed to be armed and in possession of a weapon Officers are on scene. The situation is contained, and efforts are ongoing to bring it to a safe conclusion.”
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More updates will follow. We reached out to the Mett Police who have yet to issue any further details
A Spokesman for the Metropolitan Police Service Will Staynes Media & Communication Manager said: A man, unknown age was arrested following reports of a man armed with a firearm. Enquiries continue.
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