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Sainsbury's Store Cordoned Off After Blood Seen Outside

Police have established a cordon outside a Sainsbury's store in south east London following reports of blood on the ground.

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Police have cordoned off a Sainsbury's supermarket in south east London after blood was seen on the ground outside the premises. The incident occurred at the Sainsbury's store located on Southend Lane in Sydenham.

Images and reports from the scene showed a police cordon established around the entrance to the store. Splatters of blood were visible on the pavement outside the supermarket.

The Metropolitan Police have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances that led to the police presence or the nature of the incident. It is unclear if any arrests have been made or if there are any injuries.

The cordon remained in place for a period, with officers present at the scene. The store's operations may have been affected during the time the cordon was active.

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01Where did the incident take place?

The incident occurred at the Sainsbury's store located on Southend Lane in Sydenham, south east London. A police cordon was established outside the premises.

02What was seen at the scene?

Blood was observed splattered on the ground outside the Sainsbury's store. A police cordon was put in place around the entrance to the supermarket.

03What have the police said about the incident?

At present, the Metropolitan Police have not released specific details regarding the circumstances of the incident or its nature. Information about arrests or injuries has not been provided.

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