A police cordon has been put in place outside a school in Orpington after “blood” was found on the floor.

The discovery was made in Leesons Hill near Lessons Primary School at around 5.45am today (March 25).

Officers attended and confirmed that no victim was found at the scene.

A crime scene has been put in place as police enquires continue.

The News Shopper understands that the incident is not related to the school but a cordon remains opposite outside a row of houses, according to pictures obtained by Kent Online.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at about 05:45hrs on Thursday, 27 March to reports of what is believed to be blood on Leesons Hill in St Paul's Cray.

“Officers attended. At this early stage, a victim has not