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Northolt armed stand-off enters third day Northolt armed stand-off police fear petrol stockpile
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A stand-off involving armed police and a man thought to be in possession of "dangerous items" at a home in north-west London has entered its third day. A man at the centre of a stand-off with armed police in north-west London is feared to have stockpiled petrol.
Officers are concerned the man has hazardous materials. A 300m (1,000ft) cordon has been in place at Wood End Lane since 01:00 BST on Friday. The Met Police say they are "treating seriously" reports that the man has "quantities of petrol and combustible material" at his home in Northolt.
About 80 residents have been forced to spend two nights out of their homes. Armed officers have been outside since the early hours of Friday. The Met, who are concerned about his mental health, say he has "not engaged at all".
Emergency services have not yet attempted to enter the house. Negotiators are at the scene. About 80 residents have been forced out of their homes.
A Met Police spokesman said the priority was to end talks safely and peacefully. A 200m (650ft) cordon has been in place around the property on Wood End Lane since Friday.
"There is no suggestion that this incident is terrorist-related nor is it linked to any other ongoing investigation or operation," he added. No attempts have been made to enter the house over fears such an action "may make his behaviour unpredictable".
Ealing Council said the vast majority of evacuated residents had made their own arrangements for accommodation but the elderly, vulnerable or those with young children had where necessary been placed in bed and breakfasts. The Met said it could take some time to end the stand-off safely.
The authority's leader Julian Bell said: "The safety of our residents is our top priority and council officers will continue to be on hand to give any necessary assistance until the incident has been resolved." Ch Supt Paul Martin said: "Our aim is to bring this to a safe conclusion for everyone. I know that our operation has been ongoing for some time now and that it is causing disruption and inconvenience to local residents and the community of Northolt.
"I would like to thank them for their continued patience and co-operation."
He added: "The operation will continue for as long as is necessary and I would like to stress that we are doing all we can - using all our tactics - to end this incident safely."
BBC reporter Ayshea Buksh said neighbours had told her the man had "aggressive, dangerous dogs", which was one of the reasons why police were being particularly cautious.BBC reporter Ayshea Buksh said neighbours had told her the man had "aggressive, dangerous dogs", which was one of the reasons why police were being particularly cautious.
A woman claiming to be the cousin of the man told the BBC he had recently had a "breakdown".A woman claiming to be the cousin of the man told the BBC he had recently had a "breakdown".
The man is believed to be in his 40s and according to several local residents, has regularly been seen walking his four Rottweiler dogs. The man is believed to be in his 40s and, according to several local residents, has regularly been seen walking his four Rottweiler dogs.
Ealing Council said the vast majority of evacuated residents had made their own arrangements but the elderly, vulnerable or those with young children had where necessary been placed in bed and breakfast accommodation.
The authority's leader Julian Bell said: "The safety of our residents is our top priority and council officers will continue to be on hand to give any necessary assistance until the incident has been resolved."