Police have shut off Walthamstow roads (Image: Street View / PA)
Roads have been closed off in a town centre due to a police incident.
There is reportedly a heavy police presence in Walthamstow, with High Street, Hoe Street and Church Hill closed off after an incident this evening (November 5).
On X, formerly known as Twitter, Waltham Forest Council said: “Please avoid the area if you can.”
We have been informed that there are several road closures following an incident this evening in E17.
— Waltham Forest Council (@wfcouncil) November 5, 2023
The roads highlighted in yellow are currently closed (High Street, Hoe Street and Church Hill.)
Please avoid the area if you can. pic.twitter.com/RtRpfPCWyw
- In an update, the Metropolitan Police have said four people were stabbed. For more information read: Four men stabbed in incident which shut off town centre
Meanwhile the bus 212 is being diverted from the area due to the closures.
Expect more updates tomorrow.
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