Armed Police and Chopper Hunt Gunman in Bexleyheath

Armed cops and a police helicopter launched a high-alert search in Bexleyheath on Sunday afternoon. The alarm was raised around 2pm after reports of a man carrying a gun in the Long Lane and Russell Park areas.

Massive Police Operation Ends Empty-Handed

Despite scouring the area, officers found no sign of anyone with a weapon. The helicopter swept the skies as armed units combed the streets but came up dry.

Met Police Stand Down After No Trace Found

A Met Police spokesman said: “Searches had been carried out but nothing had been found and the officers were stood down.

The mystery gunman remains at large, but for now Bexleyheath can breathe a sigh of relief.

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