Police vans have been spotted in a residential road in Sidcup as part of a British Transport Police (BTP) operation.

Three vans were pictured in Ellenborough Road just before 5pm yesterday (June 29).

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Police vans in Ellenborough Road, Sidcup. Picture: Steve Watson

A Met Police spokesman said it is believed that the force was called to help BTP search for someone who had not stopped when asked to by officers.

Police remained in the road for around three hours.

More to follow.

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