Two men have been arrested after police discovered a handgun discarded during a vehicle stop on Wrottesley Road in Plumstead.
Incident Details:
At approximately 4:41 PM, officers on patrol attempted to stop a vehicle in the area. The driver and occupants of the vehicle fled on foot, discarding a bag as they attempted to escape. Officers pursued the suspects and quickly detained two individuals, one of whom was tasered during the operation.
Upon searching the discarded bag, officers discovered a handgun. The firearm was seized, and the two suspects were taken into custody.
Ongoing Investigation:
A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police confirmed:
“Officers on patrol near Wrottesley Road, SE18, attempted to stop a vehicle at around 16:41hrs on Wednesday, January 22. The occupants decamped and discarded a bag containing a handgun. Two suspects were swiftly detained and arrested. One man was tasered during the incident.
“Enquiries remain ongoing.”
Community Reaction:
The discovery of the handgun has raised concerns among residents about safety in the area. Local authorities have assured the public that they are working diligently to tackle violent crime and the illegal possession of firearms.
Anyone with information related to the incident is urged to contact the police on 101 or report anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
