Police surround Woolwich petrol station after man 'doused himself in petrol'
Police surrounded a Woolwich petrol station this evening after a man doused himself in petrol and threatened to set himself alight, witnesses say.
The incident reportedly happened at a petrol station in Artillery Place at around 7.30pm.
One witness claimed the man told police: "Shoot me, dog."
The Met Police helicopter was also called in and the road was sealed off as the stand-off continued.
A man was later arrested at the scene.
More to follow.
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