Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police
Detectives from the Met’s Flying Squad have arrested three people following a spree of armed robberies in southeast London.
Two men, both aged 26, and a 28-year-old woman were all arrested on Thursday, 23 January on suspicion of conspiracy to rob. They all remain in custody.
The arrests came in response to incidents where a shop in Belvedere was targeted. The first incident took place on 6 January when a man, armed with a handgun, entered the shop and threatened staff. He made off with a quantity of cash.
On 14 January a man attended the same shop in possession of a firearm and attempted another armed robbery but was deterred by staff.
On 23 January, the two men and the woman, attended the same shop in Belvedere but did not enter. However, they then drove to a shop in Swancombe, Kent and were intercepted by officers as they attempted to rob the venue.
All three were arrested and a firearm was recovered.
No shots were fired in any of the incidents.
Detective Chief Inspector Laura Hillier of the Met’s Flying Squad said:
“I want to reassure the public that the Metropolitan Police are committed to tackling serious and organised crime and those people who cause the most harm within London’s communities.
“The Flying Squad are uniquely placed to investigate armed robberies through a proactive and precise approach and tackling such offending remains a priority.”