Emergency services have descended on Plaistow Lane following reports of a suspected piece of ordnance discovered at the Yellow Storage Company in Bromley.
What We Know So Far
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A significant emergency response is underway near the Yellow Storage Company on Plaistow Lane.
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Police, London Ambulance Service, and London Fire Brigade are all in attendance.
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Witnesses report the presence of a dog unit and undercover officers who have been at the scene for over an hour.
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A cordon is believed to be in place, and the area has been partially evacuated as a precaution.
Residents and passersby are being advised to avoid the area while emergency services assess the situation.
Scene Description
Multiple police cars, ambulances, and fire engines have been seen parked along the road, with armed officers and plainclothes units reportedly involved in securing the scene.
“There are a lot of emergency crews here, including the dog unit. It’s clearly serious,” said one local resident.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities have not yet confirmed the nature of the suspected device, but bomb disposal units are expected if the item is deemed hazardous.
The Metropolitan Police have not issued a formal statement, but sources suggest the situation is being treated with extreme caution.
More updates to follow as the situation develops.