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Shops Cordoned Off on Preston Road

Police incident leads to cordon on South Harrow parade of shops.

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A parade of shops on Preston Road in South Harrow has been cordoned off by police following an incident on the evening of July 30. A significant police presence was noted near the junction of Preston Road and Elmstead Avenue at approximately 8pm.

Images from the scene indicate that a section of the pavement and several shopfronts are behind police tape. Officers are currently conducting enquiries in the area.

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