Sloane Avenue Locked Down After Distressed Person Threatens to Jump
Sloane Avenue in Chelsea was plunged into chaos on Saturday morning after a person threatened to leap from the eighth floor of 1 Cloisters Hotel.
Emergency Crews Rush to Scene
Police and fire crews scrambled to the scene just after 10:30am. Officers quickly sealed off Sloane Avenue and several surrounding roads to manage the tense situation.
Specialist Negotiators Called In
Specialist officers have been brought in to engage with the distressed individual. The standoff is ongoing as emergency services work to bring the person to safety.
More updates to follow as the drama unfolds.