A situation in southeast London led to the temporary closure of a high street after a man was seen brandishing a knife from a flat above shops. Residents were allowed to return home after police resolved the situation. The Metropolitan Police reported no indication of further threats from inside the property, despite social media footage showing the man during the standoff. Shops in the vicinity, including an HSBC branch, closed as a precaution while authorities managed the incident and ensured public safety.
Residents of the closure surrounding the south east London high street were allowed to return home after concerns over a man with a knife were resolved.
Footage of a man brandishing a knife from a third-floor flat led to a police response and a temporary lockdown of the area.
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