Armed police launched a dramatic raid in the early hours at a caravan inside the Booker Cash and Carry site in Acton, West London. A man was arrested in connection with a shocking firearms incident.
The incident began when a member of the public spotted a man waving a gun. The suspect allegedly fired twice at a motorbike rider before fleeing to a caravan located on Essex Park Mews.
Armed police response units quickly surrounded the caravan and detained the man without further trouble. During the arrest, officers recovered a firearm from the caravan.
The police have cordoned off the scene and are conducting a search of the area and the suspect’s vehicle for evidence. The condition of the motorbike rider remains unknown, with no confirmation on whether they were injured.
A police spokesperson said, “We take incidents involving firearms extremely seriously, and our officers acted swiftly to ensure public safety.”
The Metropolitan Police continue their investigation and have urged the public to avoid the area while officers work to piece together the events. This is a developing story – stay tuned for the latest updates.
Originally published by UKNIP.
