Dod Street Limehouse: Three arrested by armed police

Armed Police were called to Dod Street, Limehouse <i>(Image: Street View)</i>
Armed Police were called to Dod Street, Limehouse (Image: Street View)
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Three men have been arrested by armed police after a “disturbance” in Limehouse.

A “large number of armed police” were spotted making their way to Dod Street today (March 17) at 4.21pm.

Police were called to the scene due to reports of a disturbance inside a home.

After officers reached the area, three men were arrested on suspicion of affray.

The incident has since stood down, with emergency services clear from the scene.

According to the Metropolitan Police, there have been no reports of any injuries.

A Met Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to a disturbance inside an address on Dod Street, E14, at around 16:21hrs on Monday, 17 March.

“Officers, included armed officers, attended the scene alongside the London Ambulance Service.

“Three men were arrested on suspicion of affray and the incident has now been stood down.

“No reports of any injuries.”

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