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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Margaret Davis

FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Residents return high street reopened after knife stand off 91bfbea9 cb3e 43be b774 05e6970b5fee | History Defined

Lewisham Council Lewisham Lewisham High Street Police
Police during a standoff in Lewisham High Street in south-east London after a man in a dressing gown was seen brandishing a knife out of the window of a building. (PA) - (PA Wire)

Residents have been allowed to return home after a south east London high street was closed off amid concerns over a man seen brandishing a knife in a flat above shops.

Lewisham Council posted to X  all cordons had been lifted by 6am on Tuesday.

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