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.
Police rushed to Elm Park Underground upon receiving reports of a man carrying a gun[/caption]
Authorities raced to Elm Park station where they apprehended the man, who is alleged to have be in possession of a gun.
He is now in police custody.
The rapid operation kicked off at 7am, just as commuters were beginning to flood into the busy station.
A spokesperson from British Transport Police 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.”
