Full Breakdown
Kenton Suburb Placed Under Police Lockdown After Reported Car Chase and Possible Gunshots
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Incident Overview
On Sunday, 20 September at around 20:50 hrs, Metropolitan Police were dispatched to Kenton, a northwest London neighbourhood, after reports of a high-speed pursuit involving two vehicles. Witnesses said they heard what they believed were gunshots during the chase, and a collision between the cars was also reported. The incident centered on Kenton Lane and nearby Curzon Avenue.
Police Response and Investigation
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said officers arrived within minutes, located the driver of one vehicle—a 30-year-old man who was unharmed—and began a 12-hour road closure on Kenton Lane to secure the scene. Police collected CCTV and Ring-doorbell footage, searched nearby drains for a possible discarded weapon, and kept a police presence on the affected streets. No arrests have been made, and the investigation remains ongoing. Residents are urged to call 101 with any information.
Community Impact
Local residents described the lockdown as unsettling. A mother of four living on Kenton Lane said police blocked surrounding roads and instructed households to stay indoors, causing anxiety for her children and complicating routine activities such as school runs. A pensioner who has lived on the street for more than five decades reported seeing “blue lights everywhere” and being told to remain inside for safety. The road closures also contributed to congestion during the Monday morning commute.
Ongoing Search and Reassurance Efforts
Police continue to search the area and have increased patrols to reassure the neighbourhood. The Met’s local neighbourhood officers are conducting extra patrols while the scene remains secured. The investigation’s next steps have not been detailed, and authorities have not set a specific deadline for concluding the inquiry.