Police respond to an incident on Lewisham High Street. Residents urged to avoid the area amid reports of a stand off.
Armed police shut down Lewisham High Street. They got a call about a problem there around 10:45 AM. Police, ambulances, and fire trucks are still there now.
Videos show a man waving a knife out a window while yelling at people below. Police are talking to the man inside a building. They are checking if anyone else is in there, too.
People online are calling it a “stand-off” and told others to avoid Lewisham. One person said the area is blocked, and they locked people inside shops.
Pictures show police near a bank. The police have taped off the area. The bank said the issue is not inside the bank, and no bank staff or customers are involved.
The bank closed as a safety measure and are talking to the police. The A20 part of Lewisham High Street is still closed because of the ongoing situation.
Police warned of bad traffic near Lewisham High Street, saying it will be detoured and could be worse than usual. They advised people to plan their travel.