Police have uncovered a gun among some woodlands in south east London

The weapon, a rifle, and what appears to be ammunition, were located hidden amongst some grass in the Gipsy Hull and Thurlow Park area of SE27.

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Wards officers were carrying out standard patrols and searches when they came across the deadly weapon.

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Police are now appealing to anyone who has any information about the discovery to come forward.

You can call the Met Police on 101 or anonymously contact Crimestoppers quoting reference: 6650 29/07/2021

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