Police arrived at the Norwood Casino on Westow Hill, London, following an armed robbery. (Image: MacDor / Alamy)
A man has been arrested following an armed robbery at one of London casinos.
The incident occurred on Monday, January 2nd, at the Norwood Casino on Westow Hill, in Southeast London. Officers were called to the scene at 11:55 following reports of an incident at the casino.
The emergency services were quick to respond, with first responders getting to the scene within two minutes following the call. The first emergency responders arrived at the scene in less than two minutes from the time of the report.
A spokesperson for the Met Police said, "Police were called at 11:55 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."
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