Two men have been arrested following an armed robbery at a bank in Sydenham (3 June).

At around 3pm a man entered Nat West bank in Sydenham Road brandishing a handgun, threatening customers and staff before making off on foot with a quantity of cash.

Before this, at around 2.30pm, a man entered a post office in Footscray Road, intimating he was in possession of a firearm.

He demanded cash but fled empty handed.

No-one was injured and no shots were fired during the incidents.

Shortly afterwards, officers from the Flying Squad supported by firearms officers arrested a man in Malyons Road, Lewisham. A quantity of cash was recovered.

A second man was also arrested nearby.

Both men have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in custody at a south London police station.

Both offences have been linked and enquiries continue

 

 

 

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