The Police incident in Stratford is ongoing.
The Armed Offenders Squad and Police Negotiation Team are working at a property where a man has entered the address and is refusing to engage with staff.
The man had been involved in a fleeing driver incident overnight.
Shots were fired at Police during the incident.
As a precaution, Police have engaged with neighbouring properties to ensure their ongoing safety.
There have been no injuries reported.
Our top priority is the safety of the public and our staff.
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