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Police incident in Greatness Lane, Sevenoaks

Police have cordoned off a road, and a convenience store had to stay shut, after an incident in Sevenoaks

Officers are still at the scene and an ambulance was also called earlier today.

Police in Greatness Lane, Sevenoaks Picture courtesy of Dimensionphotos
Police in Greatness Lane, Sevenoaks Picture courtesy of Dimensionphotos

The force has not confirmed the exact nature of their involvement, but said they were called just after 8.30am, to 'a report of concern for a man in the area.'

A worker at the One Stop Shop on Seal Road, said the store had to remain closed for the morning, while police officers were manning a cordon and forensic officers were combing the scene.

They added: "There had been an incident down the road from us, behind the shop.

"At one point there were around seven to eight police cars and officers were in uniform and non uniform. There was also a forensic van."

Staff at the store were told the police tape was being removed just before 2pm.

Police officers and forensic teams were at the scene
Police officers and forensic teams were at the scene

A woman who lives near Greatness Lane but didn't want to be named said: "The scene looked pretty bad. Police were taking evidence into bags and the corner shop had been closed."

More updates are expected on this story

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