A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence following reports of an armed robbery at a casino in Norwood.
Incident Details:
- Location: The incident occurred at a casino venue on Westow Hill, Norwood.
- Time: Police were called at 11:55 PM on January 2.
- Response: Metropolitan Police officers arrived at the scene in under two minutes, responding swiftly to the emergency call.
Arrest Made:
The man was taken into custody at the scene and remains under police detention. No injuries or further incidents have been reported.
Statement from the Police:
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police stated:
“Police were called at 11:55hrs on Thursday, 2 January following reports of an armed robbery at a casino on Westow Hill, Norwood. Officers arrived at the scene in under two minutes. A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm or imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He remains in custody.”
