Earlier this morning, a police incident prompted the closure of Brent Cross Shopping Centre, situated in West London. Social media reports have indicated that members of the public were evacuated from the area.
The NW2 Residents Association account (@NW2_RA) posted on X, formerly known as Twitter: “Police stopping access to Brent Cross at moment. No other details.” This brief message was accompanied by a photo showing a police car blocking off the road to Brent Cross. Another photo from Vinny captured a large number of people standing outside the shopping centre.
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Eyewitness reports indicate that several police cars, including specialist units, are present at the shopping centre. One individual, Aaron Wood, voiced on X: “Full on evacuation at Brent Cross not sure what’s going on mass panic everywhere.” He further elaborated, “full scale evacuation bud, with police blocking every avenue but I’m okay.”
Another social media post from the NW2 Residents Association (@NW2_RA) stated: “Police stopping access to Brent Cross at the moment. No other details.” Alongside this message was a photo of a police car positioned to block access to the shopping centre.
As of now, the situation is still unfolding, and the public has been advised to stay clear of the area surrounding the shopping centre. Only authorized personnel are being allowed to enter the vicinity, causing a stir among residents and shoppers.
We are on the ground and will be bringing you the latest updates as they come in. At this time, it is important to remain vigilant and stay tuned for further developments.
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