They were called just after 8.30am on Tuesday by a man who said he would kill people. It is believed to be a domestic incident rather than terrorist related, according to cops. A MET police statement read: “Police were called at 08:32hrs on Tuesday, 19 March, by a man who stated he would kill people. “Officers attended Pagehurst Road near the junction with Addiscombe Road, Addiscombe.
“A man was found in a car at the location and when approached he intimated he had a firearm. “Armed officers, LAS and LFB have attended the scene. “Officers are attempting to peacefully resolve the situation.
“There are road closures in place while emergency services deal. The man claims to have a gun but no firearm has yet been confirmed. One local wrote on social media: “So my mums work in Addiscombe has been blocked off as a man with a gun is walking around the main road outside all cordoned off now by police!”
Another said: “Anyone in and around Addiscombe stay away bloke with gun walking around. “Police trying to find him. Mums locked in work!”