Overview

• Around 175 firefighters and 30 fire engines responded to the blaze at Forest Gate police station, which saw the roof completely destroyed.
• The fire, which is not being treated as suspicious, forced the evacuation of the station and nearby residents were advised to keep windows and doors shut.
• Despite the damage, the Metropolitan Police assures that their ability to deliver policing services in Newham remains unaffected.
• Officers based at Forest Gate have been relocated to other buildings across the borough, with no impact on the availability of police cells.
• The cause of the fire is under investigation, with fire service experts to trawl through the building for clues.