A criminal investigation has been launched by the Metropolitan Police in relation to an explosion that took place in Sidcup last night, in which a ULEZ camera and surrounding property were damaged.
The incident is being treated as a deliberate act, which was caused by what appears to be a low-sophistication improvised explosive device (IED). At this early stage, the incident is not being treated as terrorism, but officers from the Counter Terrorism Command, which includes those with specialist expertise in explosives, are leading the investigation, working in close liaison with local officers in the area.
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Source: Metropolitan Police