COPS have raced to a Tube station after a man was allegedly spotted with a gun.
A 61-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm, after the incident this morning.
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Ian Whittaker – News Group Newspapers LtdThe incident took place at a busy District Line stop (stock)[/caption]
Authorities raced to Elm Park station at 7am this morning, just as commuters were beginning to flood into the busy District Line station.
Cops closed down the station while dealing with the incident, keeping the shutters down until 10.46am.
During that time, Transport for London (TfL) took to social media to warn commuters to stay away.
A spokersperson for the company tweeted: “This station is closed while police respond to an incident.
“Tickets are being accepted on London Buses via reasonable routes.”
Meanwhile, a spokesperson from British Transport Police confirmed more details about the case.
According to them, enquiries are “ongoing”.
The spokesperson said: “Officers were called just after 7am today (June 19) to Elm Park Underground station following reports of a man in possession of a firearm.
“Officers attended, and a 61-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and taken into custody.
“Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016, or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 109 of 19 June.”
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