On February 10, 2023, armed police were deployed to Lewisham following reports of a man waving a knife outside a window on Lewisham High Street. The incident began around 10:45 AM, leading to a significant police cordon and a shutdown of the High Street, causing severe traffic congestion. Emergency services, including the London Ambulance Service and London Fire Brigade, responded to the scene. Authorities are engaging with the individual while investigating whether anyone else is in the property. The situation remains critical as operations continue.
Officers are currently in attendance at the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.
Lewisham High Street is closed with queueing traffic both ways between Lee High Road and Belmont Hill and A2211 Rennell Street.
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