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Police called to radical drama On Thursday, 15 January, Met officers were rushed to Redcar...
Published: 8:31 am January 16, 2026
Updated: 4:43 pm February 15, 2026
Explosive scare ends in arrest in Romford

Police called to radical drama

On Thursday, 15 January, Met officers were rushed to Redcar Road, Romford, after reports raised serious concerns for a man’s welfare. At 2.22pm emergency services swung into action.

Bomb claims spark full response

Specialist officers and negotiators confronted the man, reportedly in his 50s, who was holed up inside a home claiming to have explosives. The London Ambulance Service and Fire Brigade also joined the tense operation.

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