Customers and staff foil knifepoint robbery at Brixton bank

The armed robbery took place at Lloyds Bank in Brixton
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A group of brave customers and staff foiled a knifepoint robbery at bank in south London.

Police were called to Lloyd’s Bank in Brixton at 11.36 am today to reports of an armed robbery in progress.

A man entered the bank and demanded cash, threatening a woman at knife point.

According to Police, quick thinking staff and customers were able to disarm the man and halt the robbery.

In a tweet Lambeth MPS wrote: “ We’re investigating an attempted knife point robbery at @AskLloydsBank in Brixton. Credit to the brave customers and staff who disarmed and detained the suspect.”

A man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted robbery.

Police said no one was injured.

A spokeswoman for the Metropolitan Police said: “Police were called at approximately 11:36am on Monday, July 2 to reports of an attempted robbery in progress at a commercial premises on Acre Lane, Brixton.

“A male entered the property and demanded cash whilst threatening a woman with a knife.

"Officers attended.

“A male [not further details at this time] was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted robbery. He has been taken to a south London police station where he remains.

“No injuries were reported.

“Officers from the Met’s Trident and Area Command have been informed.

“Enquiries continue.”

Police have asked anyone with any information to call 101 quoting CAD 2928/2JUL.

The Standard has contacted Lloyd’s Bank for comment.

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