UK: Police shoot armed suspect in Southwark, London, early Jan. 30

Police are likely continuing their response in Southwark, London, on Jan. 30 after officers earlier shot and killed an armed assailant. Police fired on the assailant after he forced entry to a property in Bywater Place around 05:00 and threatened police officers. At least two residents of the property were injured during the incident. Officials have not confirmed the motivation behind the incident. A police investigation into the shooting is ongoing as of the late morning of Jan. 30; there is no ongoing threat.

A heightened security presence will likely continue around the affected area in the coming hours. Associated transport disruptions are probable.