Teen Arrested After Beckenham Station Brawl Ends with Gun Seizure
18-Year-Old Nabbed After Violent Fight Outside Station
An 18-year-old man has been arrested following a violent altercation involving a group outside Beckenham Junction station. Police swooped in just after 7:30pm on Tuesday, 15 April after reports of a fight near the station entrance.
Officers found a small gang allegedly assaulting another man. During a search of the scene, they recovered a silver handgun. The teenager was arrested on suspicion of firearm possession and possession of Class B drugs, believed to be cannabis.
Met Police Confirm Gun Recovered, Investigation Ongoing
“Police were called at 19:32hrs on Tuesday, 15 April to reports of a group fighting outside Beckenham station. Officers attended, where a small group of men had allegedly attacked another man. A silver handgun was retrieved, and an 18-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of possession of a firearm and possession of Class B drugs. He remains in custody for questioning.” – Metropolitan Police spokesperson
The Metropolitan Police are working closely with the British Transport Police (BTP) as investigations continue.
Call for Witnesses as Police Hunt for More Information
Police are urging anyone who saw the fight or has information to come forward immediately. You can:
- Call 101 and quote reference 6391/15Apr
- Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
Though the area around Beckenham Junction station has returned to normal, expect an increased police presence as enquiries ramp up.
