In a dramatic turn of events, a portion of Dagenham, specifically Robinson Way, was thrust into lockdown just before midnight following an armed incident. The Metropolitan Police, supported by the firearms unit and local Dagenham officers, and the City of London Police swiftly responded to reports concerning armed related situation.
Upon arrival, armed officers were witnessed entering a property on Robinson Way, where a window was observed to have been smashed. The presence of six firearms vehicles, along with other supporting units, underscored the severity of the situation.