Major Emergency in Hackney Turns Out to Be Hoax Call
Massive Police and Ambulance Response
Police, fire crews, and paramedics rushed to a property on the Portland Estate in Hackney after alarming reports came in of multiple people severely injured by gassing.
The 999 call on Friday evening sparked a huge emergency response. Around 8.20pm, officers and medics scrambled to the scene amid concerns that four people had stopped breathing following an incident involving a parent.
Roads Sealed Off Amidst Chaos
A large-scale road closure was quickly put in place as police worked to uncover the full story. Initial fears of a mass casualty event sent shockwaves through the local community.
False Alarm Sparks Multi-Agency Deployment
The London Ambulance Service deployed its ‘Hart’ team and even the London Air Ambulance doctors to support paramedics on the ground. Several ambulances also attended as senior officers coordinated the effort.
Police Confirm It Was a Hoax
A Met Police spokesman said: “Police were called by the London Ambulance Service at 7.48pm on Friday, 6 August following concerns for the welfare of residents at an address on Seven Sisters Road, N4. Emergency services attended. No one was found injured. At this stage, the incident is being treated as a hoax call.”
The ages of those reportedly involved have not been disclosed. The investigation into the malicious call is ongoing as authorities warn such false reports waste vital emergency resources.
