Armed police stormed a caravan at the Booker Cash and Carry site in Acton during the early hours of Wednesday morning, arresting a man in connection with a firearms incident.
The dramatic operation unfolded after a member of the public reported seeing a man with a gun.
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The suspect is alleged to have fired twice at a motorbike rider before fleeing to the caravan on Essex Park Mews in Acton
Officers, including armed response units, quickly surrounded the caravan and detained the man without further incident. He was taken into custody and remains under police supervision while investigations continue.
A crime scene has been established in the area as officers search for the firearm and examine the suspect’s vehicle for evidence. A firearm was also recovered from the Caravan whilst the man was arrested.
“We take incidents involving firearms extremely seriously, and our officers acted swiftly to ensure public safety,” a police spokesperson stated.
The condition of the motorbike rider remains unknown, and authorities have not confirmed if they were injured during the shooting.
UK News in Pictures has reached out to the Metropolitan Police for an official statement regarding the incident. The public is being urged to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
This is a developing story, and updates will follow as new information becomes available.
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