A substantial police presence was observed on Blackfen Road in Sidcup due to a pre-planned firearms operation conducted by Met Police. Residents noted their alarm on social media, particularly mentioning armed officers in balaclavas near a local pub. The police confirmed that they were not responding to any urgent incident, and reassured that no shots were fired. After the operation concluded, emergency services were stood down, and further inquiries have been made to the Met Police regarding any possible arrests.
Residents expressed their concern on social media about the police presence, with reports of officers in balaclavas near the Jolly Fenman pub on Blackfen Road.
Met Police clarified that the officers were engaged in a pre-planned firearms operation, stating that there was no incident or shots fired during the operation.
Emergency services were subsequently stood down after the operation finished, and Met Police is expected to provide more details including possible arrests.
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