A Plumstead post office has been taped off by the police after an armed robbery. 

Officers were called to Swingate Lane this morning around 11.05am to reports of the robbery. 

It was reported that two males armed with a hammer and knife stole money from the premises.

A male and female victim were found at the scene but did not require medical attention.

Officers from the Met’s Central Specialist Crime are investigating.

No arrests. Enquiries continue.