Arrest after air rifle seen in pub in Romford

Officers seized the weapon this morning (credit: Imma DaLleshi)

Armed police have made an arrest after recovering an air rifle in Romford town centre.

Officers were called to a pub in South Street at around 10.35am this morning, after receiving reports of “a possible firearm.”

Police, including specialist firearms officers attended, according to a Met Police spokesperson.

They said: “A male was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a firearm. He was taken to an east London hospital as a precaution from where he will be taken to an east London police station.

“A firearm, believed to be an air rifle, was recovered.”

Police in Atlanta Boulevard (credit: Lorraine Cracknell)

Witnesses say the officers were seen surrounding a white car in Atlanta Boulevard during the incident.

Police say they are continuing with the enquiries.