Police received reports of a group of shoplifters in Penge High Street, leading to a pursuit and the arrest of one man who later claimed he ingested drugs.
The arrested man was taken to the hospital in serious condition after alleging drug ingestion, prompting emergency services to respond and assess potential chemical exposure.
Concerns arose when two officers in the police vehicle reported feeling unwell during the transport of the arrested man, leading to intervention from HART and LAS.
Despite initial concerns regarding the officers' health, the incident was stood down, and both officers were taken to the hospital as a precautionary measure.
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