Two individuals have been taken to hospital with injuries following a shooting in Bexleyheath in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Emergency Response to Broadway Incident
Police were called to Broadway in Bexleyheath at approximately 2:10 am on Sunday, January 4, 2026, following reports of gunfire. Emergency services, including armed officers and paramedics, rushed to the scene.
Two people were treated at the location by London Ambulance Service crews before being transported to hospital for further care. The extent of their injuries has not been publicly disclosed at this time.
Major Road Closure in Place
In the wake of the incident, a significant road closure remains in effect. The A207 Albion Road is closed in both directions between the A221 Broadway and Oaklands car park.
Motorists and bus passengers are being advised to seek alternative routes while forensic examinations and police inquiries continue at the scene. The closure is causing considerable disruption to local traffic.
Ongoing Police Investigation
Metropolitan Police officers have cordoned off a large area as part of their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the shooting. No arrests have been announced so far.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information, including dashcam or doorbell footage from the area around the time of the incident, to come forward. The investigation is ongoing.
