Emergency services were called to Thamesmead this morning to reports of a person threatening to self-harm.

Police and the London Ambulance Service rushed to Webb Court, near Central Way and Linton Mead Primary School, at just before 5.40am.

A spokesman for the Met said: "A woman was reported to be threatening to self-harm.

"LAS were able to gain access to the premises and are dealing."

It is not clear whether there have been any injuries.

We have contacted the London Ambulance Service for further comment.