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South East London street thrown into armed lockdown following reports of a man with a weapon
  • Updated: 05:39
  • , 8 October 2025
South East London street thrown into armed lockdown following reports of a man with a weapon – UKNIP

A south east London Street has been thrown into armed lockdown following reports of a man waving a weapon around.

 

Armed Police were called to Horsley Street  in Walworth just after 11pm on Tuesday evening.

South East London street thrown into armed lockdown following reports of a man with a weapon South East London street thrown into armed lockdown following reports of a man with a weapon

One man has been arrested by Police and the road remains under Police guard.

A number of resident took to the street expressing their shock after seeing the road fill with Police and officers with weapons.

South East London street thrown into armed lockdown following reports of a man with a weapon

The Met Police have been approached for comment 

 

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