Guns seized as teen Tasered and bitten by police dog

9:41am Thursday 17th May 2012 in Crime By Mark Chandler

Lewisham officers were joined by a dig unit and members of the Met's firearms squad Lewisham officers were joined by a dig unit and members of the Met's firearms squad

A TEENAGE suspect was Tasered and bitten by a police dog this morning after reports of a group armed with guns.

Police were initially called to reports of a disturbance in Wells Park Road, Sydenham, at 12.38am this morning.

Officers found no trace, but were called back at 2.01am where they were joined by police from the Met's firearms unit.

A group were seen by Lewisham officers running across Longton Avenue.

Police then found two loaded guns in the front gardens of homes in Longton Grove.

One boy was found hiding in the bushes of a front garden where he was bitten by a police dog and Tasered.

He was taken to hospital to receive treatment but is now in custody at a south London police station.

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Comments(10)

commenting scoffer says...
9:54am Thu 17 May 12

...when is boris johnson going to do something about the level of crime in inner-city london ? i mean come on - he talks the talk - but never delivers on his promises!! another phoney stuffed-shirt politician who conned the electorate in the g.l.a. election!! boo!! rofl!!

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the wall says...
10:34am Thu 17 May 12

I hope the dog is ok.

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Witchkid says...
10:55am Thu 17 May 12

That police dog's well-trained! My dogs can't use a taser!

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Clarie says...
12:30pm Thu 17 May 12

Witchkid says...
10:55am Thu 17 May 12

That police dog's well-trained! My dogs can't use a taser!”


:) made me chuckle

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mouthalmighty says...
10:32pm Thu 17 May 12

Oh my oh my! funny. I use that word alot, but now ive written it, it looks weird. Have i spelt it right?Sadly I can't think of humourous word to say over this bad bit of reporting.

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PiemanFourAll says...
10:05am Fri 18 May 12

At least the gutless criminal mongs had some real justice for once!!!

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neighbour says...
1:04pm Fri 18 May 12

In my opinion, the use of Tasers in this case is outrageous! These young men need understanding and counselling, but on the other hand, if in doubt, why not use a 9mm Glock!

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mouthalmighty says...
10:04pm Fri 18 May 12

Now I am chuckling, neighbour. Understanding and counselling. Hmmm. A kick up the behind is more appropriate in my opinion.

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EverardEdbutt says...
10:14am Sun 20 May 12

I hope the dog was taken for a full check up and given a tetanus.

Who knows what diseases these street rats carry!!!

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k9srule says...
9:16pm Sun 20 May 12

The dog definately won the day, they should have more Police dogs to deal with these unruly louts willing to run around carrying guns!!!

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