There was a "large disturbance" in Bromley on Monday night - with a stabbing, stealing and people jumping into gardens. Here's everything you need to know:

Four arrests were made last night (Monday) in Orpington following "reports of violence", Bromley Police told social media followers.

It comes after a male was reported to have been stabbed in the leg and taken to hospital earlier in the evening.

Metropolitan Police has since given an update today (Tuesday) that the four suspects have been released with no further action.

The force added that the investigation remains ongoing.

The full statement said: "The four suspects have been released with no further action and the investigation remains ongoing."

Officers also seized a number of weapons throughout the evening after borough neighbourhoods inspector Stuart Baker was in the area enforcing the Section 60 order previously authorised.

These included a machete, a sword and baseball bats.

Inspector Baker said: "We will continue to take robust action on violent criminals and those who seek to do harm."

The Section 60 order was authorised from between 4.55pm on Monday to 4.55am on Tuesday for an increased use of stop and search powers "due to violence in the area".

Areas included Cray East, Cray West, Farnborough, Petts Wood, Chelsfield and Pratts Bottom.

The violence began as officers initially said they were on a scene dealing "with a crowd of people after reports of a male being detained for stealing by members of the public".

They then gave an update saying they were dealing with calls to "a group of males close to Lamberhurst Close". 

Bromley police said they were "searching for the males after witnesses said they jumped into gardens" and urged residents to call 999 if they saw someone in their garden.

 

Bromley Police gave a further update to notify residents that there were large numbers of officers in the Orpington/ St Paul's Cray area after reports of a stabbing.

Here's what happened in full:

The first report from Bromley Police said: "Large disturbance in Orpington.

"Officers are currently on scene dealing with a crowd of people after reports of a male being detained for stealing by members of the public is causing a large group to form.

"A male has been arrested and investigations are ongoing."

Followed by: "Officers are dealing with calls to a group of males with weapons close to Lamberhurst Close.

"Officers are currently searching for these males as witnesses have stated they have jumped into gardens.

"If you see someone in your garden, do not engage with them and please call 999."

The next update was: "Update on calls to Orpington

"Officers have recovered a series of weapons' that have been discarded

"2 baseball bats, a sword and a machette."

The stabbing was then reported: "Increased Numbers of Officers in the area.

"You may notice a large number of officers in the Orpington / St Paul's Cray area.

"Police are dealing with reports of a stabbing, Officers have detained a number of possible suspects and a victim is currently being treated by officers."

The Section 60 followed: "Section 60 Authorised!

"From 16:55 - 04:55 hours an increased use of stop and search powers has been authorised due to violence in the area.

"This affects the wards of Cray East, Cray West, Farnborough, Petts Wood, Chelsfield and Pratts Bottom."

Weapons seized: "Weapons Recovered

"Borough Neighbourhoods Inspector Stuart Baker is in the area with officers enforcing the section 60 and has recovered these items so far."

"'We will continue to take robust action on violent criminals and those who seek to do harm' Insp Baker - Bromley."

Report of arrests: "5 Arrests made in Orpington following reports of violence in the area."

Responding to a request from News Shopper, a spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed a male had been stabbed: "Police were called at 16:30hrs on Monday, 30 August to reports of a male stabbed at Longbury Drive, Orpington.

"Officers and London Ambulance Service [LAS] attended.

"At the scene a male, no further details, was found suffering stab wounds to the leg.

"The injured male was taken by LAS to a south London hospital. We await an update on his condition.

"Four males, no further details, were arrested on suspicion of affray. They were taken to south London police stations. Enquiries are ongoing.

"Anyone who witnessed this incident or has footage or information should call police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 4711/30AUG.

"To remain 100% anonymous call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers_uk.org." 

London Ambulance Service told News Shopper: "We were called at 4.40pm today (30 August) to reports of an incident on Longbury Drive, Orpington.

"We sent an ambulance crew, who treated a person at the scene and took them to a hospital."

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