Roads remain closed in Wimbledon after police shot a man on Monday morning (December 3).

Haydons Road in South Wimbledon is reportedly still closed to vehicles between Quicks Road and South Park Road, after officers shot a suspect in nearby Lacock Close at 8.10am yesterday.

A nearby Sainsbury's Local has reopened but North Road and Lacock Close remain closed, according to local reports.

Nearby residents are unhappy with traffic delays caused by the closures.

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is investigating after the police shooting during a 'pre-planned' Metropolitan Police operation to catch alleged robbers targeting cash vans.

Police in forensic suits have been investigating the crime scenes.

Two men have now been arrested for conspiracy to rob.

Scroll down for the latest updates on the story in our live blog from December 3 and 4

Are you affected by the incident or do you have another story to share? If so, email liam.trim@reachplc with your photos and information.

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Local reports that 'all is back to normal'

Road closures may have been lifted

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Man charged with conspiracy to commit robbery

The Metropolitan Police have charged one of two men they arrested following the shooting in Wimbledon yesterday (December 3).

The man who was shot has not been charged yet - he remains under arrest in hospital.

Here’s the latest from the Met:

Detectives from the Met’s Flying Squad have charged a man with conspiracy to commit robbery

The charges follows the arrest of two men on Monday, 3 December in Lacock Close, Wimbledon.

[B] Abdirahman Mohomad Omar, 23 (01.05.1995) of St Johns Drive, Wandsworth, was charged the same day.

He has been kept in custody to appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, 4 December.

A second 23-year-old man [A], who was shot during the incident, remains at hospital still under arrest for conspiracy to rob.

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Roads still closed

As of 11.28am, according to the INRIX traffic and travel alerts service, Haydons Road, North Road and Lacock Close remain closed

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What we know so far today about why crime scene examinations continue

An independent investigation into police shooting a man in Wimbledon is trying to confirm how many shots were fired.

A 23-year-old man was shot following reports of an armed chase and stand-off which began on Haydons Road in South Wimbledon, before spilling onto North Road and nearby Lacock Close.

The Metropolitan Police said the man was shot in Lacock Close at 8.10am on Monday (December 3).

Since the shooting, police in forensic clothing have been searching the scene which has involved road closures causing traffic issues affecting nearby Tooting Broadway, Colliers Wood and Wimbledon.

Full story here

Forensic investigators on Haydons Road, near where police shot a man in Lacock Close, Wimbledon, on December 3, 2018
Forensic investigators on Haydons Road, near where police shot a man in Lacock Close, Wimbledon, on December 3, 2018 (Image: Darren Pepe)
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Update on Sainsbury's Local

Customers cannot park outside but Sainsbury’s has confirmed that their local store on Haydons Road is open again:

A Sainsbury’s spokesman said:

“We can confirm our Haydons Road Local store reopened this morning. The parking bays outside the store are still within the police cordon and we’re apologising to customers for the inconvenience.”

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Independent Office for Police Conduct looking into number of shots fired

The independent investigation into yesterday’s shooting is looking into the number of shots fired during the chase and stand off.

A spokeswoman told this website they were trying to establish how many Metropolitan Police officers used their weapons.

We have also been told the man who suffered a gunshot wound - since arrested for conspiracy to rob - remains stable in hospital.

An IOPC statement said:

“The man remains in a stable condition in hospital. We are verifying whether more than one MPS officer discharged their weapons.”

More to follow on the investigations and examinations of the scene - and what that means for road closures

Forensic investigators on Haydons Road, near where police shot a man in Lacock Close, Wimbledon, on December 3, 2018
Forensic investigators on Haydons Road, near where police shot a man in Lacock Close, Wimbledon, on December 3, 2018 (Image: Darren Pepe)

Are you local to the scene? Email me - at liam.trim@reachplc.com - with your photos and information

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The latest on the road closures

According to an INRIX traffic service update at 9.52am today (December 4), the road closures remain in place:

1: A218 HAYDON’S ROAD - SOUTH WIMBLEDON - BOTH DIRECTIONS - LONDON

A218 Haydon’s Road in both directions closed, slow traffic due to police incident between Quicks Road and South Park Road.

North Road is also closed between Haydon’s Road and East Road. Near the Sainsbury’s Local, the roads have been closed since 08:15 yesterday morning.

Diversion - bus route 200 is being diverted.

BELOW: A map of the area

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Examinations of the scene continue today (Tuesday, December 4)

This website understands police will continue to search the area today.

There is no definite timescale for when cordons will be lifted.

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Welcome to continued coverage on Tuesday, December 4 - 24 hours after shooting

We’ve been told by locals Haydons Road remains closed to traffic this morning (December 4).

North Road and Lacock Close also reportedly remain sealed off.

More to follow.

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Police operation was to target 'cash in transit robberies'

Police have revealed more details about why there was an operation on the streets of Wimbledon:

A man has been shot during a police operation into cash in transit robberies.

The incident happened at about 08:10hrs on Monday, 3 December in Lacock Close, Wimbledon.

A proactive operation was conducted by officers from the Met’s Flying Squad assisted by firearms officers.

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The police update on man, 23, shot by armed officers - in full

Police have revealed that a 23-year-old man shot by armed officers in Wimbledon has been arrested.

Haydons Road - as well as nearby streets such as North Road and Lacock Close - were shut off by the Metropolitan Police in Wimbledon following reports of an armed confrontation between officers and suspects on Monday morning (December 3).

One man was shot by police officers and another was arrested for conspiracy to rob.

The suspect who suffered a gunshot wound had been rushed to hospital “as a priority”, according to the London Ambulance Service.

But just before 4pm police confirmed his condition was not life-threatening and that he has also been arrested for conspiracy to rob.

Full story here

Lacock Close, Wimbledon, after a shooting on December 3
Lacock Close, Wimbledon, after a shooting on December 3 (Image: Darren Pepe)
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Man, 23, shot by police has now been arrested

The Met has issued an update:

During the course of the operation, which took place in the street, a 23-year-old man [A] was shot by police.

He was taken by London Ambulance Service to a London hospital; his condition is not life threatening. He has subsequently been arrested for conspiracy to rob.

A second 23-year-old man [B] has been arrested for conspiracy to rob. He remains in custody.

A suspected stolen car has been recovered at the scene.

Some local roads have been closed and a forensic scene is now in place.

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Locals say the road closures are still in place

It doesn’t look like Haydons Road will reopen any time soon

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Congestion affecting Tooting Broadway and Wimbledon

Traffic queues are so long that they are affecting several nearby areas, according to the INRIX traffic and travel service:

1: A218 HAYDON’S ROAD - SOUTH WIMBLEDON - BOTH DIRECTIONS - LONDON

A218 Haydon’s Road in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to police incident from Quicks Road to South Park Road. Congestion to A217 Tooting Broadway Station via the A24 Tooting High Street westbound and South Wimbledon on the eastbound A238 Merton High Street.

North Road is also closed between Haydon’s Road and East Road. Near the Sainsbury’s Local, the roads have been closed since 08:15 this morning.

Diversion - bus route 200 is being diverted.

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How Wimbledon shooting unfolded - timeline of 'frightening' day

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Sainsbury's 'supporting police with their investigation'

It’s being reported that Sainsbury’s - which has a local store within the police cordon - are aware of the incident and supporting police during their investigation.

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Scared mum had to hide behind a car with her kids

Hollie Stark, who lives near the scene of this morning’s shooting, told Sky News she heard three or four gunshots when she left her flat with her children.

She said:

“We hid behind a car because we didn’t know where to go then I heard another gunshot.

“We were behind the car for about five minutes and then we continued to my friend’s house.

“I was scared.”

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It's almost 5 hours since the road was first closed

North Road is also closed, according to the INRIX Traffic and Travel alerts service:

1: A218 HAYDON’S ROAD - SOUTH WIMBLEDON - BOTH DIRECTIONS - LONDON

A218 Haydon’s Road in both directions closed, queueing traffic due to police incident from Quicks Road to South Park Road. Congestion to A217 Tooting Broadway Station via the A24 Tooting High Street westbound and South Wimbledon on the eastbound A238 Merton High Street.

North Road is also closed between Haydon’s Road and East Road. Near the Sainsbury’s Local, the roads have been closed since 08:15 this morning.

Diversion - bus route 200 is being diverted.

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New information suggests more exact location for shooting

The ambulance service statement referred to the junction with North Road and Lacock Close.

That information, combined with numerous witness accounts about the police activity, suggests Lacock Close - rather than Haydons Road - is at the very heart of today’s events.

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Casualty was rushed to hospital 'as a priority'

The London Ambulance Service has given us a statement on the involvement of paramedics today:

A London Ambulance Service spokesperson said:

“We were called at 8:12am today (3 December) to North Road at the junction with Lacock Close, SW19, to reports of an incident.

“We sent an incident response officer, two single responders in cars and an ambulance crew to the scene.

“We treated a person at the scene and took them as a priority to a major trauma centre.”

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Recap a dramatic morning

Our articles below cover all aspects of this breaking news story so far

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All the photos from the morning in one place

Our gallery shows police at the scene, as well as the extent of the road closures:

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Everything we know so far as police confirm man was shot

A man has been shot during a “pre-planned” operation by police in Wimbledon, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed.

Haydons Road has been closed in both directions on Monday morning (December 3) because of a “police incident”.

Official details about what happened have been scarce but witnesses reported gunshots, screeching tyres and armed officers chasing a suspect ‘with a pistol’.

Just after 11am, police confirmed armed officers were involved in an operation. They confirmed that officers shot a man and he has been taken to hospital - his condition is not yet known.

A second man has been arrested and forensics investigators are at the scene.

Full story here

The cordon on Haydons Road
The cordon on Haydons Road (Image: Twitter @itssjpbaby)
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BREAKING: Police confirm a man has been shot

Metropolitan Police statement:

A man has been shot during a pre-planned police operation in Wimbledon. The incident happened at about 08:10hrs on Monday, 3 December in Lacock Close. A proactive operation was conducted by officers from the Met’s Flying Squad assisted by firearms officers. During the course of the operation, one man was shot by police. He has been taken by London Ambulance Service to a London hospital. We await an update on his condition. A second man has been arrested for conspiracy to rob. The Met’s Directorate of Professional Standards have been informed. A number of roads in the area, including Haydons Road, have been closed and a forensic scene is in place. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an independent investigation.

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The road is still closed

INRIX traffic service said at 10.46am the road remains shut.

1: A218 HAYDONS ROAD - SOUTH WIMBLEDON - BOTH DIRECTIONS - LONDON

A218 Haydons Road in both directions closed, slow traffic due to police incident from Quicks Road to South Park Road.

Near the Sainsbury’s Local.

Diversion - bus route 200 is being diverted.

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Ex police officer praises police and says local station was crucial to response

We are still waiting for an official police response on the dramatic events this morning.

But an ex officer on Twitter has said that Wimbledon police station being so close by was vital to a quick response:

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Reports of someone being taken to hospital

The mum we spoke to earlier - whose daughter heard gunshots - says a police officer at the scene told her earlier someone was rushed to hospital.

It’s not known who that was.

The mum said:

“I believe someone has been taken to hospital, the officer I spoke to didn’t know who that was.”

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Resident heard 'someone had been shot'

Another local resident - who also did not wish to be named - has told us that they believe someone was shot this morning.

They saw police calling for an ambulance.

Car noises alerted them to what was happening:

Initially heard lots of cars screeching outside my window. Couldn’t see the actual incident, but from North Road end of Lacock Close you could see all the comings and goings.

Then they saw lots of armed police, they claim:

Most of the action appeared to be down Lacock Close. Lots of undercover police cars and lots of police with guns around. Someone was put into an ambulance with a large bandage wrapped around their arm. Heard police radioing for ambulance, saying that someone had been shot

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Road still closed as of 10.21am

The INRIX traffic service is still saying that the road is closed

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Mum says daughter 'heard three gunshots'

The mother of a young girl who apparently witnessed the police activity this morning has told us their account.

She said:

“She saw a black car and heard three gunshots.”

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