Ladbrokes in Chingford was cordoned off whilst forensics teams worked inside last night
A betting shop in Chingford was taped off last night after it was targeted by armed robbers.
Ladbrokes in Kings Road was raided at around 8.30pm.
Police officers cordoned off the shop following the incident, while a team of forensics experts worked inside.
Detectives also searched the area nearby, knocking on doors in neighbouring roads to confirm the ownership of vans at around 10.20pm.
No injuries were caused to staff or visitors to the shop.
More to follow.
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