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#INCIDENT A man has been shot by armed officers in #Streatham. At this stage it is believed a number of people have been stabbed. The circumstances are being assessed; the incident has been declared as terrorist-related. Please follow @metpoliceuk for updates

We believe there are two injured victims. We await updates on their conditions. The scene has been fully contained. We will issue more information when possible.

Please use common sense and restraint in circulating pictures and videos of the #Streatham incident, including images of the officers involved.

Keep following this Twitter feed for the latest updates on the incident in #Streatham We are aware of reports circulating on social media. We will release facts when we can - our info must be accurate.

Three people are known to have been injured in the #Streatham attack earlier this afternoon. One person is at hospital in a life-threatening condition. We are in the process of informing their family.

A second victim was treated for minor injuries at the scene before being taken to hospital. A third victim has been taken to hospital – their condition is not life-threatening.

DAC Lucy D’Orsi has released a statement on the attack that took place in #Streatham this afternoon. “At approximately 1400hrs on Sunday, 2 February two people were stabbed in Streatham High Road, Lambeth.”