Armed cops descend on Lewisham amid fears of ‘hostage situation’ as man seen waving knife outside window
ARMED cops have descended on a high street amid fears of a "hostage situation" this afternoon.
A shirtless man was seen waving a knife outside a window on Lewisham High Street in south-east London.
Pictures from the scene show emergency services outside of the HSBC bank.
The force said they were trying to establish if anyone else is inside the building with the male.
Cops were called at 10.45am and are currently speaking to the man.
The area has been closed both ways between Lee High Road/ Belmont Hill and A2211 Rennell Street.
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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. 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."
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