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Police swarmed Lewisham High Street, closing the road between Lee High Road / Belmont Hill and A2211 Rennell Street.
Pictures from the scene showed a huge amount of emergency services in the area.
Multiple posts on social media suggested a hostage situation was underway, with one clip showing what appeared to be an armed police officer.
There is no suggestion currently that the man has a gun, despite earlier reports.
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Where is the police operation happening?
The incident is happening outside HSBC bank in Lewisham.
The individual’s precise location is not clear.
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Armed police in Lewisham (Image: X)
No suggestion that the man has a gun
The spokesperson added: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish whether anyone else is inside the property.
“Lewisham High Street section of the A20 remains closed while the incident is ongoing.”
There is currently no indication that the man has a gun, despite suggestions on X that he was claiming to have several.
Police, fire and ambulance in attendance
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to a disturbance on Lewisham High Street, at around 10:45hrs on Monday, 10 February.
“Officers are currently in attendance at the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade.
“We are speaking to a man inside an address at the location.”
Armed officer on the scene near HSBC
Footage shared on X appears to show an armed police officer near HSBC in Lewisham.
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Police have swarmed Lewisham High Street, closing the road between Lee High Road and. Belmont Hill and A2211 Rennell Street.
Pictures from the scene showed a huge amount of emergency services in the area.
Another clip appeared to show an armed officer at the scene.
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