Armed police flocked to a residential street after reports of an incident earlier today.
The London Ambulance Service (LAS), supporting the Metropolitan Police, were called at 10.59am today (March 19) to reports of an incident on Rosewood Avenue in Elm Park.
An ambulance crew and incident response officer from the LAS were sent and riot police were spotted by a passer-by in the area earlier today.
Another passerby reported a "massive" amount of police gathered at the Mungo Park end of Rosewood Avenue.
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At least three Territorial Support Group vans were spotted in the area, sparking concerns that this was a major incident.
The London Fire Brigade also confirmed that two fire engines, from Hornchurch and Dagenham stations, were sent to the road.
"Firefighters are currently assisting police at an incident on Rosewood Avenue in Hornchurch," a LFB spokesperson had said.
A London Ambulance Service press officer added that the situation is complex, sensitive and ongoing.
We have contacted the Met and await their reply.
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