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Armed Police in High-Stakes Lewisham Knife Stand-Off.
A tense stand-off is unfolding in Lewisham High Street, where armed to police have been deployed after a man was seen brandishing a knife from a third-floor window above a row of shops.
The Metropolitan Police confirmed officers were called to the scene at 10:45 GMT following reports of a disturbance. Specialist firearms officers remain in position as they assess whether anyone else is inside the property.
Public and Businesses Affected
Lewisham High Street, a key section of the A20, has been locked down, with police steadily expanding the cordon as the situation develops. A branch of HSBC opposite the scene has closed as a precaution, though the bank confirmed no customers or staff were involved.
A Lewisham Market trader, who wished to remain anonymous, described the tense wait:
“He’s hiding himself around the corner because he knows they’re pointing guns at him. At first, nobody knew what was going on. They keep moving the police cordon back.”
Eyewitness Accounts
Passer-by Callum Fahim witnessed the unfolding drama, describing a man leaning out of the window and waving a large knife as armed officers took aim.
“There are two armed police officers with guns trained on him, and they’ve been like that for a long time now. I can’t see any signs of negotiations. There’s fire engines, police, ambulances, and now even police horses arriving.”
Emergency services remain at the scene as police work to bring the stand-off to a safe conclusion.
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