Armed police in stand-off in west London after man barricades himself in property with 'dangerous items'

A general view of Wood End Lane, the scene of the stand off (Google)

An armed stand off is ongoing in Wood End Lane, Northolt, as a man has barricaded himself into a property with 'dangerous items', police have said.

Eighty people in the surrounding area have been evacuated and firearms officers and police negotiators are at the scene.

Officers have not attempted to enter the property out of "concerns for the safety of the man and responding officers," according to a Metropolitan Police statement.

Video footage posted to social media showed a number of police vehicles on the residential street.

A police spokesman said: “Police cordons are in place, at a 200-metre radius, to facilitate the ongoing policing operation.

“At this stage police believe there is one man inside the address.

“Whilst it is not known what the man has inside the property, police are treating seriously reports that the items could be dangerous and that attempts have been made by the man to prevent access to the address.

“Police are working with the London Ambulance Service; London Fire Brigade and the Local Authority.”

The incident is not believed to be terrorist related or part of any other ongoing investigation.

Councillor Julian Bell, leader of Ealing Council, said: “We are working closely with our colleagues in the police as they continue to deal with the ongoing incident in Northolt.

”I've been kept appraised by the police throughout the incident and we have offered help to those residents who have had to leave their homes.

“The safety of our residents is our top priority and council officers will continue to be on hand to give any necessary assistance until the incident has been resolved.”