A man has been arrested in Balham, south-west London, after reports that someone was seen in the area with a gun.
The Met Police said they were called to Weir Road just after 2pm on Monday, June 22, and
officers arrested a man on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent.
No injuries have been reported. The man remains in custody, and road closures are in place across the area with officers still at the scene.
A statement said: "Police were called at 2.02pm on Monday, June 22 to Weir Road, SW12 to reports of a man with a firearm.
"Officers attended, along with London Ambulance Service as a precaution, and a man, no further details, has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent.
"He has been taken to a London police station, where he remains.
"Road closures are in place in the surrounding area.
"Officers remain on scene and enquiries continue. There have been no reports of any injuries."
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