Man shot by police in terror-related incident

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A man has been shot by armed officers in south London, with police declaring the incident as terrorist-related.

The Metropolitan Police tweeted details of the incident on Sunday afternoon.

It said: “At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed.

“The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related.”

He told the PA news agency: “I was crossing the road when I saw a man with a machete and silver canisters on his chest being chased by what I assume was an undercover police officer – as they were in civilian clothing.

“The man was then shot. I think I heard three gun shots but I can’t quite remember.

“After that I ran into the library to get to safety.

The scene on Streatham High Road
The scene on Streatham High Road (@gabzvigo/Twitter/PA)

Mr Bulhan said people began running into nearby stores after the incident.

“We were all informed to stay in buildings by armed police, until we were evacuated,” he said.

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