A house in New Malden has been taped off after a number of police officers were seen there this afternoon.  

A witness reported seeing police cars and vans at the house in West Barnes Lane some time after 4.10pm this afternoon. 

Although the police appear to have now left the property, hazard tape remains outside the entrance to the front garden. 

It is not yet known what caused the incident this afternoon. 

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