Police have confirmed that a man who was seen with a firearm in Greenwich, London has been shot.
On Friday (August 5) afternoon police attended to the scene after receiving "multiple 999 reports of a man with a firearm" and have confirmed that the man "sustained a gunshot injury". So far, no other injuries have been reported following the incident.
In a statement, Greenwich Metropolitan Police said: "At 14:31hrs on Friday 5 August police received multiple 999 reports of a man with a fireman in Creek Road, SE8. Firearms officers attended the scene.
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"The man was located. A police firearm was discharged and the man sustained a gunshot injury.
"London Ambulance Service and the Air Ambulance also attended. He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.
"We await an update on his condition. No other injuries have been reported. Significant cordons are in place. We ask members of the public to avoid the area.
"The investigation is in its early stages. At present, there does not appear to be an ongoing threat to the wider public.
"The Directorate of Professional Standards has been informed."
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