A police cordon has now been removed from the London Road entrance to Cottons Park after reports two men were robbed last night.

An officer and police tape could be seen guarding the entrance to the park opposite The Sun Pub this morning after the incident at 8.45pm yesterday (Monday).

A Met Police spokeswoman said: “We are investigating a robbery of two men in Cottons Park. No arrests have been made.”

The park was closed overnight to allow officers to investigate.

Anyone with any information can call 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0300 555 111