Police operation continues in southeast London woodland

A large police cordon has remained in place in a southeast London woodland for several days as officers continue an investigation.

Forensic teams and specialist search officers have been deployed to Falconwood Field, off Rochester Way in Greenwich, where sections of woodland have been sealed off by police tape since earlier this week.

Pictures from the scene show extensive cordons running through the trees, while marked Met Police vehicles have maintained a visible presence around the site.

Residents have reported seeing officers, forensic investigators and police dogs working within the wooded area as enquiries continue.

The site at Falconwood Field

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The Met Police has confirmed a search operation is taking place, unconnected to a recent stabbing on October 31 and that officers are not searching for a body.

Photographs taken on Sunday show police tape stretching through dense woodland close to Rochester Way, with officers stationed nearby.

The operation has prompted considerable curiosity among local residents.

The Met has not confirmed whether any arrests have been made, whether anybody is being sought in connection with the investigation or how long the cordon is likely to remain in place.

It has also not disclosed what officers are attempting to locate within the woodland.