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Police 'incident' in Homerton sees road closed and delays

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  • Police were responding to an 'incident' in Homerton earlier today Wardle Street was closed both ways and bus routes affected
  • A man has been arrested and is custody on suspicion of stealing a car
  • Police officers attempted to stop a vehicle believed to be stolen on St Barnabas Terrace, in Hackney
  • The driver failed to stop and crashed the car in Wardle Street following a pursuit by officers.
  • He tried to flee on foot but was caught and arrested.
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