At least 80 people were evacuated from a neighbourhood in the British capital by armed Scotland Yard officers on Sunday after a stand-off with a man believed to have stockpiled petrol and other combustible material. The Metropolitan Police said they were “treating seriously” reports that the man has “quantities of petrol and combustible material” at his home in Northolt in north-west London. Armed officers have been outside since the early hours of Friday over concerns about his mental health. I know that our operation has been ongoing for some time now and that it is causing disruption and inconvenience to local residents and the community of Northolt. Their local officers are out on duty today to speak to local people, keep them updated and understand any concerns that they may have.

Source: Indian Express October 23, 2016 12:55 UTC