An 18-year-old man has been arrested after a man was allegedly attacked by a group outside Beckenham Junction station, prompting a police response that led to the recovery of a silver handgun.
Police were called to the scene just after 7:30pm on Tuesday, 15 April, following reports of a group fighting near the station entrance.
Upon arrival, officers discovered that a small group of men had allegedly attacked another man. A search of the area led to the discovery of the handgun, and the teenager was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and possession of Class B drugs, believed to be cannabis.
He was taken into custody and remains under police questioning.
Ongoing Investigation
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said:
“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.”
The Metropolitan Police are now working alongside the British Transport Police (BTP) to investigate the incident.
Appeal for Witnesses
Authorities are urging anyone who witnessed the fight or has information to come forward.
- Call 101, quoting reference 6391/15Apr
- Or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
The area around the station has since returned to normal, but increased patrols may be present as enquiries continue.
